Lesson Plan

Rights of Deaf Individuals

Students will understand the challenges Deaf individuals face during police encounters and learn to advocate for equitable treatment through discussions and scenario-based activities.

This lesson empowers students to critically assess community policing practices and promotes empathy and advocacy for marginalized groups, especially the Deaf community.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation and Review

10 minutes (before class)

Step 1

Warm-Up Discussion

10 minutes

Step 2

Main Activity: Mock Police Scenario

30 minutes

Step 3

Cool-Down Reflection and Discussion

15 minutes

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Slide Deck

Equity in Policing: An Overview

Statistics and Real-Life Examples

Advocacy Strategies

Key Takeaways & Discussion

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Discussion

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Activity

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