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Hello everyone!
March is National Criminal Justice Month
While I was getting ready for a panel discussion for the upcoming Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS) conference this March, the organizer prompted us panel members to brainstorm some topics for our session. At the same time, my campus is in the process of hiring new adjuncts and we needed some fresh interview questions. Big shoutout to my colleagues who pitched in with their ideas. So now, not only am I all set for the upcoming panel discussion, but our hiring committee is armed with some new and innovative questions.
Now, you might be wondering why I'm talking about all this in relation to CAAJE. Well, here is why: as educators, our job goes beyond just teaching the basics of the criminal justice system. We're also tasked with utilizing creative teaching methods to ensure our students’ success. The opening statement in our bylaws makes it clear that we, as educators, are all about promoting best practices in support of our discipline.
There are many best practices, but for this newsletter we will focus on teaching diversity, equity, and inclusion as an essential means of fostering a more just and fair criminal justice system. Here are some practical ideas for bringing these concepts into the classroom, (thanks in part to the Association of College and University Educators, ACUE, and the Police Chiefs Magazine).
1. Engaging students to talk critically about the historical and current impacts of racial profiling, discriminatory practices, and sentencing disparities.
2. Invite guest speakers from different backgrounds from the criminal justice system. This not only gives students a taste of the real world but also exposes them to a variety of perspectives.
Sincerely,
Kathy Oborn, CAAJE President