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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
Saskatchewan support group helps ex-inmates rebuild their lives
Indigenous people continue to be overrepresented in Canada's correctional institutions. Fighting against these statistics in Saskatoon is STR8UP, a group for ex-inmates who gather to support each other, try to heal generations of trauma,...
Curated Video
Ottawa moves to repeal mandatory minimum sentences for non-violent drug crimes
The federal government has moved to repeal mandatory minimum penalties for certain non-violent drug offences. It says the change could help reduce the disproportionate impacts on Black and Indigenous Canadians, while also increasing...
Curated Video
Quebec’s appeal court reduces mosque shooters sentence
Quebec's highest court has ruled the sentence given to Quebec City mosque shooter Alexandre Bissonnette, life in prison without parole for 40 years, was unconstitutional and shortened the time without parole to 25 years. Bisonnette...
The Recount
Will LeBron James Take Home the NBA Scoring Title?
With about 10 games left in the season, the NBA is locked in the tightest race for the scoring title in league history. The Lakers’ LeBron James, the 76ers’ Joel Embiid, and the Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo are all hovering right...
Curated Video
LGBTQ+ Individuals Face Heightened Safety Risks In Prison
LGBTQ+ inmates often face bias, discrimination and unsafe circumstances in prison.
The Recount
Michelle Beadle on the Deshaun Watson Controversy
LZ and Will are joined by Michelle Beadle, host of The Athletic’s “What Did I Miss?” podcast, to discuss the controversy (or “feeding frenzy”) over NFL quarterback Deshaun Watson; the allegations against him; and how fans and the league...
Curated Video
NYC Lawmaker Proposes Updated Inmate Bill Of Rights
The proposed legislation will still need to be approved by the council.
Curated Video
Attorney General Merrick Garland Bans Federal Executions
Garland said he's imposing the moratorium as he works to make sure everyone is being treated fairly and humanely in the criminal justice system.
The Recount
How Some Community Leaders Are Tackling Crime — Without Police
As a reexamining of traditional policing collides with an increase in homicides nationwide, more attention than ever is being paid to a group often left out of the gun violence conversation. In partnership with Guns Down America, The...
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.
Curated Video
Some States Are Voting On Legalizing Marijuana
Some of the most conservative states are voting on recreational marijuana. One of marijuana's biggest impacts is on the criminal justice system.
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...