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Criminal Justice Education
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- Grade Six Presentation
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The Criminal Justice Education (CJE) program aims to increase awareness and knowledge of the criminal justice system for both adults and youth, among Calgary and area community members. Highlights are the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA), the Adult Justice System, mock trials and the impact of crime on victims. Students are given opportunities to examine and express their concerns about crime and criminal justice issues. Community members can explore the values and application of the adult Criminal Justice System and the YCJA. CJE staff act as resource personnel for community members regarding changing legislation about Canadian laws.
CJE staff bring presentations to students in their schools in Grade 6, Junior High and Senior High. We also accommodate requests from community groups and organizations.
The CJE program is housed at the Calgary John Howard Society main office. Community members and practicum students are welcome to become involved in our education program on a volunteer basis. The John Howard Societies across Alberta have also developed written reference materials on the topic of the Youth Criminal Justice Act which the public may obtain. They include a YCJA Handbook, a YCJA Youth Handbook and a Parent’s Guide to the YCJA.
We have also developed resources on the YCJA for use during our presentations including a grade 6 video & student workbook with accompanying teacher guide, a junior/senior high video, and teacher’s support package including student and teacher evaluation forms.
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| Click Here For Our Brochure | Click Here For The YCJA Handbook |
Public Legal Education Resources for Teachers
http://www.johnhoward.org/education/
CJE Service Area
| Narda Robillard 403.543.7816 |
Dan Johns 403.543.7817 |
Jay Milne 403.543.7828 |
| cje@calgaryjohnhoward.org | ||
Students:
“ I really enjoyed your presentation. It was really fun & interesting”
“It has made me aware that I have to be responsible for my own actions.”
“There are lots of laws that I never knew existed”
“ I didn’t know that that type of crime, stealing, makes such an effect on everybody”
Teachers:
“I liked the combination of the powerpoint, questions & video. I thought all aspects of the presentation were excellent.”
“It really gives students insight into the effects of crime...the activities keep the students engaged.”
“This was an excellent educational project. Very enjoyable.”
Our Grade 6 Presentation : Compliments Social Studies Curriculum
Youth Criminal Justice Act
- 3 Hours in length (including recess)
- Usually booked in the morning (approx. 9:00 – 12:00pm)
- Topics covered include:
- Root Causes of Crime
- Police Options
- Legal Rights
- Extrajudicial Measures
- Sentencing
- Youth Records
We provide a power point* presentation, along with other interactive activities such as:
- guided questioning
- small group work
- video
- role play activities
- workbook activities
- trivia game (with a big fuzzy die)
*If LCD projectors and laptops and/or smart boards with speakers are not available on site, we will bring in our own projectors, laptop computers and speakers.
Our Junior High Presentations: Compliments Health, Social Studies & CALM Curriculum
Youth Criminal Justice Act
- 2x45 minutes in length (1.5 hrs total)
- Booked morning or afternoon
- Topics covered include:
- Root Causes of Crime
- Police Options
- Legal Rights
- Extra Judicial Sanctions
- Sentencing
- Youth Records
Pursuit of Justice Game
- 1x45 minutes (approx)
- A fun & interactive game where students compete and test their knowledge of the YCJA and Canadian Crime Statistics
- Suitable as a stand-alone overview or as a review of the YCJA
Impact of Crime on Victims
- Based on young offenders (YCJA)
- 1x45 minutes
- Booked morning or afternoon
- Case study format
- Students learn about the impact of crime on
- victim
- victim’s family & friends
- young offender
- young offender’s family & friends
- community
- society
“House arrest for 2nd teen after deadly boulder drop”
Robert Stanley, shown in a family photo, was 75 when he was killed. He was driving a school bus along Edmonton's Whitemud Freeway when two teens dropped a boulder on him.
(CBC)
Instructor & Student Evaluations Included
- Canadian Criminal Trials
- YCJA overview recommended
- 3x45-50 minute classes (approx.2 1/2 hrs total)
- Booked morning or afternoon
- Topics covered include:
- Court Structure
- Innocence Principles
- Roles in Court
- Four Elements of an Offence
- Trial Procedure This presentation includes an interactive court roles activity, power point, a scripted trial performance and a jury activity.
Instructor & Student Evaluations Included
Sr. High Presentations Compliments Social Studies, CALM & Legal Studies Curriculum
Youth Criminal Justice Act
- 1x 1.5 hours in length
- Booked morning or afternoon
- Topics covered include:
- Root Causes of Crime
- Legal Rights
- Extrajudicial Measures
- Sentencing
- Youth Records
Pursuit of Justice Game
- 1 x 1 -1.5 hour class
- A fun & interactive game where students compete and test their knowledge of the YCJA and Canadian Crime Statistics
- Suitable as a stand-alone overview or as a review of the YCJA
Overview of the Canadian Criminal Justice System
- 1x 1 – 1.5 Hours in length
- Booked morning or afternoon
- Topics covered include:
- Police
- Sentencing
- Corrections
- Parole
- Records/Pardons 
Mock Trials
- CJS overview recommended
- 5x 1.5 Hours in length (7.5 hrs total approximately)
- Booked morning or afternoon
- Topics covered include:
- Court Structure
- Innocence Principles
- Roles in Court
- Four Elements of an Offence
- Rules of Evidence
- Trial Procedure
- Jury Deliberation
Restorative Justice
- 1x1.5 hours
- Booked morning or afternoon
- Encourages critical thinking skills
- Compares the Criminal Justice System with a Restorative Justice Approach
- Case Study activity
- Overviews Restorative Justice Initiatives in Alberta
Impact of Crime on Victims
- 1 – 1.5 hours
- Booked morning or afternoon
- Case study format
- Students learn about the impact of crime on
- victim
- victim’s family & friends
- young offender
- young offender’s family & friends
- community
- society
Youth Criminal Justice Act Overview
- 1x 1.5 hours in length
- Booked morning, afternoon or evening
- Topics covered include:
- YCJA Principles & Objectives
- Root Causes of Youth Crime
- Police/Crown Options
- Legal Rights
- Extrajudicial Measures
- Sentencing
- Youth Records
Pursuit of Justice Game
- 1x45minutes - 1 hour
- A fun & interactive game where community members compete and test their knowledge of the YCJA and Canadian Crime Statistics
Overview of the Canadian Criminal Justice System
- 1x 1 – 1.5 Hours in length
- Booked morning, afternoon or evening
- Topics covered include:
- Police
- Sentencing
- Corrections
- Parole
- Records/Pardons
Restorative Justice
- 1x1.5 hours
- Booked morning, afternoon or evening
- Encourages critical thinking skills
- Compares the Criminal Justice System with a Restorative Justice Approach
- Case Study activity
- Overviews Restorative Justice Initiatives in Alberta
