Exploring Crime and Punishment: The Stanley Tookie Williams Case Study
Dive into the topic of crime and punishment through the compelling case study of Stanley Tookie Williams, co-founder of the Los Angeles Crips gang. Analyze the controversial use of the death penalty, explore the concept of rehabilitation on death row, and consider the complexities of justice and mercy in the legal system.
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27thApril (2ndweek) year 5 crime and punishment home challenges. This term our topic in school was to be Law and Order. Unfortunately as you are at home we will not be able to many of the excellent activities I had planned including our brilliant Murder Mystery day at Abbey House Museum (hopefully we will be able to take part in this in the future). This week you will be looking at crime and punishment the ultimate penalty the death penalty! Does the punishment always fit the crime?
Crime & Punishment (starter) Match the crime with what you think the punishment might be/should be found in the attachment - there are more than just the ones below: Armed Bank Robbery Life Imprisonment Murder (premeditated/planned) Death Penalty Manslaughter (Killing without intent/by accident) 5,000 + Fine Vandalism 10 years imprisonment
Reading time! Read the following case study on the next 4 slides. It is a real life case study of an American man who committed a serious crime and was punished as a result. You will have some tasks to complete around your thoughts on the case study and crime and punishment. Ask your parents/family about their opinions on crime and punishment and for any help you may need with the following tasks.
Case Study: You be the judge! Stanley Tookie Williams Was the co founder of the Los Angeles Crips gang. Mostly known for murder & drug trafficking In 1981 he was convicted of murdering four people during two robberies and sentenced to death row. His prosecutors described him as a cold blooded killer with no regard for human life. He did not apologise for his crime, and maintained that he was innocent. Tookie was sentenced to death. Should the death penalty be used here?
Life on Death Row: A Changed Man? Whilst imprisoned Tookie: Wrote 9 children's books that educate children to avoid gangs and crime Wrote the Tookie protocol for peace-a guide on how communities can create peace Saved the lives of over 150,000 youths who were preparing to join gangs or got out of a gang Received a 2005 Presidential Call to Service award from George Bush Was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize 5 times
Fight for Clemency (Mercy) Many people fought for Clemency (the right for mercy) for Stanley Williams. These included celebrities, civil rights activists, religious leaders and politicians. They felt that Tookie had changed his behaviour and had helped thousands in need. BUT: Does this change anything?
What was the consequence? On 13th December 2005, after 24 years on death row, Stanley Williams executed by Injection. was Lethal Hours before his execution he said I just stand strong and continue to tell you, your audience, and the world that I am innocent and, yes, I have been person, but . I have redeemed myself. a wretched
Learning Objectives To explore the issues surrounding the death penalty as a form of punishment in modern society. To consider the debate surrounding capital punishment/death penalty and form an opinion using some of the arguments studied.
Task 1: Title: Capital Punishment (Death Penalty) Consider the following and write down/discuss some brief answers: 1) Should the work that Stanley Williams did have saved him from the death penalty? Explain your answer. 2) Do you think he was really reformed (changed) or was he doing the work to try and save himself? What do you think? 3) The victims families were present at the execution, how do you think they would have felt? Do you think it is right that they should have been there?
Capital Punishment: For & Against TASK 2: 1) Sort the cards that you have been given (in a separate attachment) in to two columns FOR & AGAINST Capital Punishment. 2) Rank the cards from 1-5 in order from most important to least important for both FOR & AGAINST. When you do this discuss the ranking of your cards with parents/family. 3) There are suggested answers in another attachment don t cheat! Only look after you have finished the table with your thoughts. FOR AGAINST 1. 1. 2. 2. 3. 3. 4. 4. 5. 5.
Task 3 Argument For & Against Using the arguments that you have sorted, write a balanced argument (like the one we did at school on social media a few months ago). Use the arguments that you have sorted in task 2 to help you write your balanced argument. In your balanced argument can you include: Introduction, conclusion, relative clause, parenthesis, ISPACE openers, correct spelling, handwriting and capitals and full stops. Remember a balanced argument should be written in a formal style!
Extension. The death penalty should be brought back into the UK as a form of punishment i. ii. Give reasons why some people may disagree with you. Do you agree? Give reason for your opinion
