Wonderscape
Understanding Systemic Racism: Its Roots and Impact
This video delves into the concept of systemic racism, exploring its historical foundations and present-day implications in the United States. It explains the distinction between individual and institutional racism, highlighting how...
Curated Video
Myon Burrell Released From Prison After 18 Years
34-year-old Myon Burrell was released hours after the Minnesota board of pardons voted to change his sentence to 20 years.
Have Fun With History
Have Fun With History: Criminal Justice History
Reviews the history of the criminal justice system in the United States from the nation's inception through the 1960's. Criminal justice reforms, particularly those regarding the rights of the criminal defendant are emphasized.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Retro Report: The War on Drugs: The New Face of Heroin
This 14-minute video provides students with historical context that explains how the United States committed to a multi-decade war on drugs that resulted in mass incarceration and racially unequal outcomes in the criminal justice system....
A&E Television
History.com: Great Escapes With Morgan Freeman
This is a series of eight videos episodes about great escapes with Morgan Freeman. Great Escapes with Morgan Freeman: Hosted and executive produced by Academy Award-winning actor Morgan Freeman, this new eight-part series from The...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Justice System and Punishment: Lesson 3
This lesson will explore the criminal justice system in the United States through the exploration of plea bargaining, due process, retribution, deterrence, societal protection, and rehabilitation. It is 3 of 5 in the series titled...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Justice System and Punishment: Lesson 5
This lesson will explore the criminal justice system in the United States through the exploration of plea bargaining, due process, retribution, deterrence, societal protection, and rehabilitation. It is 5 of 5 in the series titled...