Special Topics in Law: Corruption (Page under Construction...)
Throughout this unit we will examine examples of Corruption in the Judiciary, Law Enforcement and Prison systems in order to underscore the damaging impact of malfeasance on public trust in these systems.
1. We will view Shawshank Redemption as a case study on Corrupt Systems.
We will write a blog post that responds to the following questions A. What recommendations/criticisms would guest speaker Dr. Melissa Munn have for Shawshank Prison B. How would Sheriff Joe Arpio respond to Shawshank Prison (use quotes from his youtube videos) C. How would the Norwegian Minister of Prisons respond to Shawshank Prison D. What are the 5 most egregious offences that occur during the film, What are the worst two - justify your response |
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Options for further synthesis - Watch "The Psychology of Evil" and discuss what Dr. Philip Zimbardo would suggest is the reason why corruption was able to exist in Shawshank Prison. Using a comic strip format, or in film, take 5 key scenes from Shawshank Redemption and draw them or capture them. Then, have Dr. Zimbardo explain (using quotes/descriptions) from his Ted Talk explain his take on the scene.
2. Watch Shawshank Redemption, Richard Jewell or "The 7-5" knowing the assignment above.
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3. Discuss the film as a class to provide students with group conversations so that they can complete the assignment above.
4. Discuss the concept of Police Corruption.
5. If we do not have time to watch Shawshank Redemption, we will do a video or written response to the 7-5... See below
5. If we do not have time to watch Shawshank Redemption, we will do a video or written response to the 7-5... See below
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Synthesis Assignment: 2 Options
Option one: Video/Podcast Response
Option two: Blog or written Response
See assignment below
Option one: Video/Podcast Response
Option two: Blog or written Response
See assignment below
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Examples of Student Work from past years if you're having trouble.
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The Class Designed a couple of possible Thesis Statements, etc. They are below if you are having trouble getting started.
In “The Psychology of Evil” a Ted Talk delivered by Dr. Philip Zimbardo, he outlines that Evil is the exercise of power and is often attributed to a person being a bad apple. However, through an engaging and articulate discussion, his hypothesis is that evil can be attributed to “bad barrels” which are negative social situations and to “bad barrel makers” who are the people in power who create bad situations which exacerbate bad apples. Interestingly “The 7-5” by Tiller Russel is a gritty documentary on Police corruption which exemplifies Zimbardo’s Ted Talk. Indeed, Mike Dowd and his partners demonstrate how a bad situation such as New York in the 1980s and 1990s can develop bad apples. If Zimbardo were to view “The 7-5” he would undoubtedly comment on the concept of being a “good cop,” Kenny’s 15 volt moment and how Mike performs violent robberies.
If Dr. Philip Zimbardo from the Ted Talk, “The Psychology of Evil” were to view “The 7-5” by Tiller Russel, he would suggest that the police in the film were evil. Accordingly, he would refer to the following three scenarios to prove his point: Kenny Eurell’s “15-Volt” moment, the bad barrel that permitted NYPD Corruption and he would suggest that Mike Dowd illustrates the seven steps that result in evil.
(A reminder, that in your blueprint, you can choose any of the incidents in the documentary, these are only three of dozens).
If Dr. Philip Zimbardo from the Ted Talk, “The Psychology of Evil” were to view “The 7-5” by Tiller Russel, he would suggest that the police in the film were evil. Accordingly, he would refer to the following three scenarios to prove his point: Kenny Eurell’s “15-Volt” moment, the bad barrel that permitted NYPD Corruption and he would suggest that Mike Dowd illustrates the seven steps that result in evil.
(A reminder, that in your blueprint, you can choose any of the incidents in the documentary, these are only three of dozens).
Civil Forfeiture Laws - Laws surrounding proceeds of crime.
Mr. Fitton will explain Civil Forfeiture - students will decide whether it is a good thing or a bad thing and discuss. Then we will watch a video out of the United States.