Death Penalty: What Is It? What Do We Think About It?

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Author:

Marieke van Woerkomspan

Subject:

Social Sciences

Institution Name:

Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility

Collection:

Teachable Moment

Grade Level:

Secondary

Abstract:

In late September 2011, the death penalty dominated news headlines. The stories mostly revolved around the case of Troy Davis, a 42-year old African American man who was convicted of killing a white off-duty police officer in Savannah, Georgia, over 20 years ago. Protests against the death penalty were held across the US and the debate over his guilt captured the attention of thousands internationally as well. Over the years Troy Davis's case has helped fuel the global movement to end the death penalty. After three earlier stays of execution, Troy Davis lost a clemency vote taken by the Georgia Parole Board on September 20, 2011. The following day, he was put to death by lethal injection.

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Lesson Plans, Readings

Media Format:

Text/HTML, Downloadable docs

Conditions of Use:

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Copyright Holder:

Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility