Readings Page
The Law and Society Committee has accumulated articles, exercises and links to other helpful materials to enhance student learning in connection with the presentations and exhibits that are a part of Law and Society Week.
The Media and the Law
"Media and Public Perceptions of Criminal Justice Public Policy Issues: Bowling for Columbine and Gun Control" by Monica Robbers
http://www.albany.edu/scj/jcjpc/vol12is2/robbers.pdf
The Snitching Project
"The Real Meaning of Snitching" by Ronald Moten
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/08/17/AR2007081701715.html
Additional readings can be found on the Snitching Project wiki.
Panel Discussion on Student Warning Signs
"When Student Writing Could Be a Red Flag" by Elizabeth Redden from Insidehigered.com
http://insidehighered.com/news/2007/09/05/writing
"An Ethical and Legal Perspective on the Role of School Counselors in Preventing Violence in Schools" by Mary Hermann and Abbe Finn, Professional School Counseling, Oct. 2002
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0KOC/is_1_6/ai_93700939
"Suicide Lawsuits Put University In a Tight Spot" by Reni Gertner
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4185/is_20060525/ai_n16438545
"Lost Dreams on Canvas": Portraits of Murder Victims
"Lost Dreams on Canvas" Exhibit description from Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
http://www.pafa.org/lostDreamsOnCanvas.jsp
What is GIS?
Geospatial Powerpoint and Flyer discussing the basics of GIS as well as educational and career opportunities
GIS at CCP Overview for ESL Students 10 24 07.ppt
GIS and Geography at CCP Fall 2007 Update.doc
GIS @ CCP Information Sheet 9 17 07.pdf
Additional information available at: http://faculty.ccp.edu/faculty/jpicardy
GIS Crime Mapping Activity
Explore the basics of crime mapping in Philadelphia ~ Activity created for GIS Day
No special software needed ~ however, internet connection is required
JusticeActivity.doc
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