Guest Lecture – Just Children: Criminal Justice Studies for Young Children

A presentation by Dr. Kathryn Russell-Brown, Levin College of Law, University of Florida

Monday, July 27
4:30-5:45 p.m.
UF Hilton Hotel

Dr. Russell-Brown’s presentation is the keynote address of an institute on “Meeting the Educational Needs of Children Living in Poverty.” UF Education Professor Dorene Ross, the Irving and Rose Fien Professor in Education, will lead the institute for a group of practicing educators from Miami and Alachua. The keynote address is free and open to all College of Education and PKY faculty and graduate students.

Address Overview:

A typical school introduction to the criminal justice system in elementary school is centered around the Officer Friendly program and text book-based study of the law enforcement and court systems. Yet many children, particularly those living in poverty, have a very different experience with the criminal justice system than these curriculum offerings portray. Dr. Russell-Brown will share her work around these issues including a draft of a children’s book with a more reality-grounded perspective. She is particularly interested in your feedback.

No RSVP required.

For more information, contact Dorene Ross, Professor at (352) 273-4206.