They Broke the Law—You Be the Judge

Praise for They Broke the Law—You Be the Judge
“A refreshing and completely unique resource.”—Youthworker

“Unusual and thought-provoking . . . with the proliferation of courtroom shows on television, this book gives young people a more realistic look at the legal system designed for them.”—School Library Journal

“An excellent introduction of how juvenile justice works . . . great resource for classroom and group discussions.”—Booklist

“Very relevant . . . will strike a chord with adolescent readers.”—Children’s Literature

“Ideal for class discussion . . . An excellent resource for mock trial preparation.”—Voice of Youth Advocates

• ALA/YALSA “Quick Picks for the Reluctant Young Adult Reader,” Winner
• ALA/YALSA “Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults,” Selected
• Foreword Reviews Book of the Year Awards Finalist, Foreword Reviews Magazine

Download role plays for use in conjunction with the cases in the book.

• Group Activity: Role Plays

• Common Core State Standards
  

  RH.11-12.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
  RH.9-10.1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10
  SL.9-10.1,1a,1b,1c,1d,2,3,4,6
  SL.11-12.1,1a,1b,1c,1d,2,3,4,6
  W.9-10.1,1a,1b,1c,1e,4,9,9b,10
  W.11-12.1,1a,1b,1e,4,9,9b,10