NCJ Number
11726
Date Published
1972
Length
29 pages
Annotation
INTRODUCTION FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDREN ON THE PURPOSE FOR LAWS, COURTS, AND POLICE, CONCENTRATING ON CRIMINAL LAW.
Abstract
THE BOOKLET IS BASED ON EXAMPLE SITUATIONS INVOLVING CHILDREN. PROBLEM QUESTIONS ASK THE PUPIL TO INTERPRET THE SITUATIONS AND RELATE THEM TO HIS OWN LIFE. LAWS ARE DEFINED AS RULES NECESSARY TO SOLVE CONFLICTS BETWEEN PEOPLE AND TO HELP PEOPLE WHO ARE IN TROUBLE. COMMON SENSE AND FAIR PLAY ARE EMPHASIZED AS THE SPIRIT BEHIND THE LAW.