Speakers Centre boosts classroom
interest and encourages learning
By Karen Machura
What’s involved in prosecuting a criminal case? How do you prevent crime
in your school and community? What is the new Youth Criminal Justice Act? What
is the role of a judge?
These are just a few of the topics available through the new justice speakers centre.
Alberta’s Justice Speakers Centre is a public service resource designed for teachers and community leaders who want to help their students learn more about the justice system through the words and experience of a legal expert.
By sending an e-mail, or making a phone call to one central location, a request can be made to have a Crown prosecutor, a judge, civil and constitutional lawyers, various department professionals, the Solicitor General, or the Minister of Justice and Attorney General come to speak with students.
Also available, free of charge, is Alberta’s Justice System and You brochure. It provides the facts about the justice system including the major participants and the important roles that each plays. This resource can also help students better understand the responsibilities of the provincial departments of Alberta Justice and Alberta Solicitor General.
More information about Alberta’s Justice Speakers Centre, or view the brochure.
Any questions or requests should be directed to the Public Legal Education Coordinator by e-mail at: PLE.Coordinator@gov.ab.ca, or by phone at: (780) 427-8530 (dial 310-0000 to be connected toll-free anywhere in Alberta).
