Get Kids Interested in the Law before the Law Gets Interested in Them.

Thomas, R. Murray; Murray, Paul V.

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ERIC Number: EJ277432

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1983-Apr

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Get Kids Interested in the Law before the Law Gets Interested in Them.

Thomas, R. Murray; Murray, Paul V.

Instructor, v92 n8 p62-67 Apr 1983

Many children do not know enough about the law to make wise judgments about their behavior. Educational strategies for teaching about lawbreaking and its consequences are presented. Six laws commonly broken by young people are described, first in legal terms and then stated more simply. Case histories follow. (PP)

Descriptors: Case Studies, Civil Liberties, Crime Prevention, Criminal Law, Delinquency Prevention, Elementary Secondary Education, Law Enforcement, Legal Education, Stealing, Student Needs, Teaching Methods, Vandalism

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Legal/Legislative/Regulatory Materials; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Language: English

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