two judges, thousands of children, and a $2.8 million kickback scheme
Ecenbarger, William
2012
Exposes the corruption of Pennsylvania judge Mark A. Ciavarella who sentenced thousands of children who committed minor offenses to a detention facility in which he had a personal financial stake, and discusses the multitude of problems with the US juvenile justice system.
Presents an introduction to the criminal justice system for young adults, explaining their rights and responsibilities in the system, presenting key cases that affect students, and offering individual and class exercises to promote discussion.
