Developing Law-Related Education: Awareness Manual

• NCJ Number: 149275
• Author(s): K Rodriguez; C Pereira; D Hess; J A Zimmer
• Date Published: Unknown
• Length: 67 pages
• Grant Number(s): 85-JS-CX-0003
• Sponsoring Agency: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
• Corporate Author: Coordinating Cmtte of The LRE National Training and Dissemination Program
• Sale Source: National Institute of Justice/; NCJRS Photocopy Services; Coordinating Cmtte of The LRE National Training and Dissemination Program
• Publication Type: Report (Technical Assistance)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This manual provides guidance in designing law-related education awareness and staff development sessions for the Law-Related Education National Training and Dissemination Program.

Abstract

The manual explains the rationale and essential characteristics of law-related education and guides the user in discussing the benefits of law-related education, including its potential for reducing delinquent behavior. The guidelines establish some minimum standards necessary for effective teacher inservice awareness. The manual also encourages lengthier teacher training opportunities. The first section defines law-related education and the six characteristics of effective law-related education programs revealed in the 1983 Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention study. The second section presents planning guidelines. It discusses the difference between awareness sessions and staff development and the importance of assessing audiences, setting goals for the session, designing the agenda, and using community resource persons in the training. The third section offers suggestions for conducting sessions, outlines steps to follow in structuring demonstration lessons, and lists tips for setting up a materials display. Appended sample materials, demonstration lessons, and related materials