NCJ Number
103465
Date Published
1985
Length
57 pages
Annotation
This document is designed to increase the corrections education fields' familiarity with the Law-Related Education (LRE) Program.
Abstract
LRE is intended to support the development of an educated citizenry that understands and participates effectively in the democratic system of government by providing knowledge and skills pertaining to the law, the legal system, the legal process, and underlying principles and values. An outline describes what LRE can do for youth. Also included are final regulations providing funding for LRE programs and results of a study indicating that LRE serves as a deterrent to delinquent behavior among youth. A street-law course offered to Washington, DC, students is described. Listings are provided of State LRE directors, juvenile justice specialists, Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) referrals, and national LRE projects and resources.