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Wednesday, December 27, 2006

Minneapolis Schools: Convincing by Convicting

Minneapolis schools: Convincing by convicting
Minneapolis schools are testing a new program that combines health and law to teach teenagers the downside of drinking.

By Emily Kaiser, Star Tribune

Suited-up lawyers, a robed judge and 33 jury members replaced drums, keyboards and music stands in Minneapolis Roosevelt High School's band room.
It was mock trial time. Student lawyers took turns presenting evidence for a case about an underage drunken driver who seriously injured his friend after his father had provided alcohol.

They had one hour to convince the jury that the parents were negligent.

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