Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Comic Book Project

In this comic book project, students set out to create insightful comic books that visually describe and explore important topics within criminal justice and law enforcement.  In this activity, students choose several topics and examine its historical relevance within the larger theme. 

It is designed as a student-centered project that places the students at the center of the educational process. In this approach, the focus is on the needs, interests, abilities, and learning styles of individual students, with the goal of fostering deeper understanding, engagement, and active participation in the learning process.

Topics include:

Criminal Justice System:

Criminal Justice Process:

Overview of the stages from arrest to sentencing

Role of law enforcement, courts, and corrections

Criminal Justice Reform:

Efforts to reform and improve the criminal justice system

Sentencing reform, bail reform, and juvenile justice reform

Criminal Justice Ethics:

Ethical dilemmas in law enforcement and the legal profession

The role of ethics in decision-making

Policing Strategies:

Community policing

Problem-oriented policing

Predictive policing

Law Enforcement:

Police Use of Force:

Use of force policies and guidelines

Use of body-worn cameras and accountability measures

Police Training and Recruitment:

Police academy training

Recruitment efforts to diversify police forces

Police-Community Relations:

Building trust between law enforcement and communities

De-escalation techniques and conflict resolution

Police Technology:

Body-worn cameras and dashcams

Predictive policing software

Surveillance technologies and privacy concerns

Criminal Law:

Criminal Offenses and Charges:

Classification of crimes (misdemeanors, felonies, etc.)

Specific criminal offenses (e.g., theft, assault, drug offenses)

Criminal Defense:

Role of defense attorneys in the legal process

Right to legal representation

Criminal Procedure:

The Fourth Amendment and search and seizure

Miranda rights and interrogations

Criminal Justice and Social Justice:

Disparities in the criminal justice system

Racial profiling and bias in law enforcement

Corrections:

Prison System and Rehabilitation:

Prison conditions and overcrowding

Efforts to rehabilitate inmates and reduce recidivism

Alternatives to Incarceration:

Probation and parole

Restorative justice programs

Death Penalty:

Debate over the use of the death penalty

Legal challenges and executions

Legal Issues:

Criminal Procedure and Constitutional Rights:

Right to a fair trial

Habeas corpus and appeals

Criminal Justice Policy:

Impact of legislation on the criminal justice system

Sentencing policies and mandatory minimums

Juvenile Justice:

The juvenile justice system

Efforts to address youth crime and rehabilitation

International Criminal Justice:

International criminal tribunals and war crimes trials

Extradition and cross-border criminal cases

Cybercrime and Cybersecurity:

Challenges in investigating and prosecuting cybercrime

Legal frameworks for cybersecurity and data protection

As the project progresses, students edit their comic book and add depth to their visual storytelling and research. They also practice their presentations, and prepare to present their comics to their peers.

By presenting a comic book, students demonstrate a deeper understanding of details and their implications in the process. They articulate their thought processes after the screen they choose, and they demonstrate their ability to critically analyze different aspects within the larger topic.

Finally, the Comic Book Project empowers students to actively engage with the world around them. It blends art and exploratory thinking, and does more than foster deeper relationships

By access the Google Drive folder, you will have the following:

• Teacher Lesson Plans
• Student Project Guide
• Student Activities
• Student Reflection 
• Comic Planner
• Group Role List

Skills developed and enhanced:

• Vocabulary & concepts
• Critical & reflective thinking
• Sequencing & storytelling
• Digital literacy
• Collaboration
• Speaking

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