Video Assignment: Project Justice: Marc Mauer, National Best Practices for Reducing Racial Disparities
In response to the video, each student must complete 3 (three) pages response essay.
Marc Mauer begins his lecture with a story about two different teenage boys and their experience with the Criminal Justice System. Using that story, explain the influence racism, resources, and judicial policies have on the juvenile cases to this day. Make sure to mention prior convictions and drug offenses. In your conclusion go over alternatives proposed by Mauer,
remember this is a summary piece, not an opinion based essay.
Link to the video: Project Justice: Marc Mauer, National Best Practices for Reducing Racial Disparities (48mins)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tywbm3FtSfo
Sample Solution
