Part 1

What are three scenes from Just Mercy that make a particular impression on you specifically concerning the issue of wrongful conviction?  (Discuss the scenes & fully explain why they are so impressive on you about wrongful conviction particularly.)

What two things could be changed/improved in the investigative and/or legal process to reduce the rate of wrongful convictions? (Explain)

300 words

Part 2

Discuss public education programs in Homeland Security, specifically the five behaviors that people should engage in. Give three different examples and discuss this topic with your classmates

150 words

Part 3

Discuss the use of restraints, solitary confinement, and/or medication in juvenile institutions.  How might the approach impact the rehabilitative process of juveniles?

150 words

Part 4

What does “terrorism” mean to you and what connections do you have to this concept? Think about everything you have learned or been exposed to on this topic prior to this class.

Clearly it has to do with violence….and is often connected with guns and shootings. But as we are learning in this module – there are other forms of terrorism around the world including those that involve weapons such as bombs and bio-threats. Those of us that were around in 2001 remember 9/11 and the World Trade Center bombings as the most horrific act of terrorism that has ever occurred in our country….but many of you are too young to remember that event.

300 words