Justice Education in Schools:
Best Practices and Post-Secondary Partners
May 24 - 25,
Faculty of Law, University of Toronto
Presented by: Ontario Justice Network and Law in Action within Schools
This two-day symposium will examine justice education and highlight the resources and expertise of those who are successfully promoting an understanding of the justice system in partnership with local schools. Topics will include:
Best Practices
Civics 10 - how can the justice sector get involved
Engaging the legal profession - Justice education as Pro Bono work
Strategies for engaging historically disenfranchised youth
The schedules, demands and routines of a school
Speaking with Students; classroom demeanor and dynamics
Dealing with controversial questions about racial profiling, politics, religion etc.
Technology and Public Legal Education resources for teachers
Measuring success - Evaluating justice education programs
Post-Secondary Partners
Best practices in Canada
Tutoring/mentoring programs
Engaging post-secondary students, professors and alumni
Links to a facultys Development initiatives
Funding options and partnerships
Working with Legal Clinics and Student Clinics
Strategies for Admissions outreach
There is no registration fee to attend this symposium. Conference materials, snacks and lunch will be provided both days. Travel subsidies are being considered and may be available for those traveling from other parts of the province and Canada.
Registration is due by May 15, 2007. Please fax the registration form to 416-947-5248 or email it to symposium@ojen.ca. Visit www.ojen.ca for more information and the complete registration package.
