By Jennifer Bloom and Sally Revak
This lesson asks the students to think about the history and purpose of the juvenile system and to decide how they feel about specific issues currently facing the juvenile justice system. Lesson begins with a “What do you think?” activity. The “Juvenile Justice Poll” can be used with groups outside of the class and the answers can be tabulated and the results shared.
Objectives
- Students will understand the history and purpose of the juvenile delinquency system
- Become familiar with issues facing the juvenile justice system
Time to Complete
One class period
- LegalWays Curriculum Overview
- Juvenile Delinquency Teaching Guide
- Student Handout Introduction to Juvenile Delinquency
Procedure
See Juvenile Delinquency Teaching Guide