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Resources for Educators

Many Catholic educators are eager to discuss the Church’s teachings on the death penalty and restorative justice in their classrooms, but aren’t sure where or how to begin.

CMN developed the following curated resource collections to serve as introductions to these important justice issues for students in K-12 schools and colleges/universities. Start exploring below!

Death Penalty Resources for Educators

Featuring books, multimedia, activities, and sample lesson plans for a variety of age groups and awareness levels. Learn more and download >>

Restorative Justice Resources for Educators

Featuring articles, handouts, multimedia, and sample lesson plans for a variety of age groups and awareness levels. Learn more and download >>

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