http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Thu, 23 May 2013 17:52:01 PDT Thu, 23 May 2013 17:52:01 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=83902 A companion web site for the Frontline (PBS) program of the same name which aired on January 30, 2001. Includes facts and statistics, a review of the "adult vs. child" debate, and four case studies (with video clips). A transcript of the program also is available on the Frontline site. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=87207 The American Probation and Parole Association, which administers the National Youth Court Center, developed Peer Justice and Youth Empowerment: An Implementation Guide for Youth Courts to provide program organizers with baseline information on developing, implementing, and enhancing teen court programs within their jurisdictions. Rather than endorsing one particular model of teen court, this manual provides program organizers and potential stakeholders with a general overview of issues to consider and guides them through a decision making process for the implementation of a teen court program that fits local needs. Sample forms and other helpful resources are also included as supplementary materials. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=297513 This is the amazing story of the 1960s Conservative Vice Lords and one of greatest, and most tragic, missed opportunities in the history of Chicago. You can take a tour of the history of Lawndale and the transformation of the CVL and learn how street kids can tun their lives around and work to save their community. There is also a link to a 15 minute special from the History Channel. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=83903 A report on youth violence prepared by the Department of Health and Human Services under the direction of the Office of the Surgeon General, in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, the National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Mental Health, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Mental Health Services. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=439725 Sample assignment/discussionClick on http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/view/PBS Frontline website. Choose and view one video. Do not forget to share with your classmates which video you chose and write a reaction based on the key questions below. Once you log onto the website, scroll down to view all the topics. Key questions to respond to after viewing and or reading the story text are: Identify the story and source. How would sociologists interpret the story? What are the sociological issues discussed in the story? What are the theoretical perspectives used in the story? What are your strategies for action: Creative solution to the problem? What did you learn from listening or reading the story? Feel free to add additional comments http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=84659 This site, sponsored by the National Criminal Justice Reference Service, presents information on gangs and criminal activities. In addition to a general summary, information presented includes:Facts & Figures, Legislation, Publications, Programs, Training, Grants, and Related Resources. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=85584 This NPR site features a story regarding a young female prisoner who became a model prisoner when incarcerated. The interview, played on NPR's Prison Diaries, takes place as she is leaving prison and preparing for life on the outside. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=490594 Photographic history of the first house of refuge, which opened in 1825, located in New York on Randall's Island. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=86279 Discussion of the juvenile justice system, reported versus unreported victimization, structure of the juvenile justice system, including conceptual map of juvenile process, and child investigations and protective systems. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=85583 Judge Jeremiah, a Rhode Island juvenile court judge, and Matthew, a 17 year old repeat offender, were given tape recorders. During that time, Judge Jeremiah released Matthew early, for good behavior. Two weeks later Matthew was arrested again, for selling drugs. Through their diaries, Matthew and the judge tell the same story from two different sides of the bench.