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Articles related to "Law Related Education"
Bad Laws Can Inspire Change In the face of existing weird state laws, law-related education's role becomes one of helping people see what they can do to get rid of bad laws and replace them with just ones. law-related education • dumb laws • weird laws • laws • government
Bringing Immigrants into the Fold with LRE In a nation of immigrants, LRE has the role of reinforcing lessons learned when people became citizens and teaching new civics lessons, both of which contribute to reinforcing our nation's foundation of liberty, justice, and equality. law-related education • lre immigrant(s) • immigration • california population • linguistically diverse
Decision 2000: Stay Tuned for More Law-Related Education The 2000 presidential election provides a national lesson in law-related education of the utmost importance. vote • voters • democracy • democratic • presidential election
Forget the Legalese When It Comes to Law-Related Education Avoiding legalese, the jargon of the law and lawyers, and using language that is clear and understandable to ordinary citizens helps people understand the law and breeds trust. legalese • law-related education • lre • jury instructions • plain english
Jury Duty: A Case for Law-Related Education Jury duty is an ideal forum for adults to learn more about the courts and justice system. jury • jury duty • justice system • justice • courtroom
Law-Related Education Post-September 11, 2001 Events of September 11 have increased college students' previously low interest in politics, and universities are responding to their curiosity, providing an example of how key education can be. liberty • vigilance • law-related education • lre • freedom
Law-Related Education--More Than "Ally McBeal" This article lays the groundwork for why law-related education (LRE)--especially involving judges and courts--is necessary in our society today. law-related education • lre • american bar association • judicial council of california • national center for state courts
Back to School Week for Lawmakers: Building Trust for Government The National Conference of State Legislatures's Trust for Representative Democracy project provides activities to engage lawmakers, teachers, students, and citizens and to dispel cynicism and mistrust of government. An interesting online survey lets people determine their level of trust (or distrust) of government. national conference of state legislatures • trust for representative democracy • law-related education • america's legislators back to school week • democracy
Fighting Terrorism While Protecting Civil Liberties In the U.S. government's rush to pursue terrorists and make life safer for its citizens, it should look to history and be careful to balance the need for national security against the individual rights of its citizens. law-related education • lre • personal freedom • alien and sedition acts • u.s. bill of rights
Law Day 2001 Theme Speaks to Soul of Our Society LRE also means finding out why some laws are necessary. Law Day 2001 addresses the need for protecting the needs of our children, as nationwide statistics show the increasing number of them who are at risk of maltreatment and neglect. law day 2001 • law-related education • children • child abuse • child neglect
Restorative Justice: A Healing Solution Restorative justice operates on the principles that offenders need to be responsible and accountable for their crimes and that crime victims and the communities where the crime occurred should determine the appropriate sanctions against the offender. If and when the offender is able to change, he or she can be restored as a member of the community. restorative justice • justice • law • justice alternative • law-related education
Teen Courts: A Popular Venue for LRE Teen courts, which are proliferating nationwide, are guided by the philosophy of holding youth accountable for their actions and educating youth about the legal system. These specialized courts exemplify law-related education (LRE) in action. teen court(s) • law-related education • lre • law • legal system |
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