Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Thursday January 23 2014

Today's block order is FEHG

F/E Blocks Crim 12

Today we started discussing your Community Policing Project. Your goal in this project is to research one concern that you feel is problematic to your community here in Maple Ridge and come up with solutions to how to solve this issue. Make sure you go into your community to find these resources...talk to people just don't go on the computer and research...
In your research include:
-       Why this issue is a concern…what harm is being done.
-       Who is this affecting….what is the result
-       Who are the culprits
-       What can be done to stop this concern
-       Is there any group already trying to help alleviate these concerns
-       How have other communities dealt with similar issues
On Tuesday, we will be having three RCMP officers coming into class to discuss community policing and the mental health act with you.
Make sure you have questions pertaining to your project.

G Block Socials 9

Today we started to look at what the students know about the first nations people prior to contact with Europeans. I had the students come up and write the names of the different first nations groups that they might have heard of on the board. I was surprised at how little the students knew...based on the fact that they cover first nations all through elementary school.
I had the students compare what life would be like for first nations people who lived on the west coast to the arctic. The students were then responsible for choosing one first nations groups that we put up on the board and find the following info:
-where they lived
-what they ate
-what they wore
-language
-religion
-travel
-housing
-etc...
My goal is to create a brochure with pictures that we can post on the wall to give the students an idea of the diversity among the different first nations groups in Canada.

H Block Socials 10

Today we looked at Responsible Government. What is it? How did it evolve?
We studied the Rebellion Losses Bill...how did this affect the responsible government. We looked at Lord Elgin and his influence on this process.
Also I showed a riveting video on Lord Elgin....my apologies!!!



Wednesday Jan 22 2014

Today's block order is BADC

B Block  Socials 9

Today is the last day to work on your Industrial Revolution Project

C/D Blocks Law 12

Today we had a member of the Ridge-Meadows Forensics team come into class and discuss what she does. Fascinating class on Forensic Anthropology....I think the students learned more today than I could have expected. Definitely know that I could not last for one day in this job.
Thanks Meaghan!!!



Tuesday Jan 21 2014

Today's block order is EFGH

E/F Blocks

Today we looked at the different eras of policing. We started talking about the following:
1) Political/Reform
2) Professional Policing
3) Community Policing
4) Intelligent Policing

We also discussed the the opposing views of policing: Harm reduction vs Broken Window....an interesting debate between the two.
Finally the students looked at what options are available to reduce some of this crime.

G Blocks  Socials 9

Students worked on the Industrial Revolution Projects this class in the computer lab

H Block  Socials 10

Today was the last class to work on the Victorian Era Magazine.

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Monday January 20 2014

Today's block order is ABCD

B Block  Socials 9

Today will be your second class to work on your Industrial Revolution Project.

C/D  Law 12

Today the students looked at people who have been wrongfully convicted. We looked at the life and case of David Milgaard. The travesty of justice that took place over a 27 year period. The students worked in the computer lab to find similar cases where an accused person was exonerated based on some form of DNA.
Criteria:
 Information about the case
Evidence used to convict
How long was the sentence
Reason for case being overturned
Length of time in jail
Compensation
Was it enough

Due next class.

Friday January 17 2014

Today's block order is EFGH

E/F Blocks  Crim 12

Today was a shorter class due to the Collaborative time teachers had this morning. Today we will look at what is Victim Services is. The students will be responsible for looking at multiple websites...

Students should explore the many different services offered...look at what Victim Services offers, what is doesn't do, what is should do....
This will be your next blog post.
Also, your victim impact statements are due next class.

G Block  Socials 9

Today will be your second block to work on your Industrial Revolution project.

H Block  Socials 10

Today will be your last class to work on the Victorian Era Magazine project

Thursday, January 16, 2014

Thursday January 16 2014

Today's block order is FEHG

F/E Blocks  Crim 12

Today we spent time looking at the Risk Factors associated with victims:

Age:       15-24 year olds have the highest level of victimization

Gender:  some level but different types of crimes

Marital Status:     Singles face risk of assault, robbery and other crimes against a person

Residence:     Urban

Income:    Less than $15000 the greater likelihood of being a victim

Season:    summer

Relationships:    50% of victimization happens in the home.

Also we discussed the Vicimization of the most vulnerable in society....Wally Opal and his recent recommendations in regards to the Missing Women's Inquiry.


What is a Victim Impact Statement?

A Victim Impact Statement is a written description of how a crime has affected the victim.
A Victim Impact Statement does not include a description of the crime or how the crime
occurred. That information should be included in your witness statement to the police because it
relates to the trial. The Victim Impact Statement is used at sentencing if the accused is found
guilty or pleads guilty.

Who may complete a Victim Impact Statement?

If you or a family member have suffered physical or mental injury, emotional trauma or significant
economic loss because of an offence, you or that family member may complete a Victim Impact
Statement. If a victim is not able to complete a Victim Impact
Statement, someone else, usually a family member, may complete the Statement on the
victim’s behalf. The reason the victim cannot complete the Statement must be explained and the name of the person completing the statement should be provided.

Do I have to complete a Victim Impact Statement?

No. Completing a Victim Impact Statement is your choice. Information in a Victim Impact Statement is valuable to Crown counsel and to the Judge because it helps them fully understand how the
crime has affected you.

How do I complete the Victim Impact Statement?

A Victim Impact Statement should be written in your own words. Describe how the crime affected you and your family. Avoid comments about the accused or about sentencing. If you are concerned about contact with the accused, you should describe that concern in
your Victim Impact Statement. You may use all or some of the questions in the
Victim Impact Statement Information Guide to assist you in preparing your Victim Impact
Statement. You do not have to answer any question if it does not apply to you or if you do
not wish to do so. Crime can cause physical, emotional or financial
harm. The degree of harm done to the victim is a factor which the judge may use in assessing how
serious the offence is for the purpose of determining an appropriate sentence.

Can I include information about my financial loss?

Yes. Information about financial loss serves two purposes. For many offences, the amount of financial loss reflects the seriousness of the crime and can assist the judge in deciding an appropriate sentence, if the accused is convicted. As well, information about the financial loss, depending on the circumstances and the type of case, may permit the judge to make an order that the offender repay the victim for those losses. The judge in a criminal case is more limited in
making such orders than a judge in a civil law suit but can make restitution or probation orders that include losses such as:
• the amount of an insurance deductible;
• lost income;
• medical, counseling or treatment expenses not
covered by insurance;
• expenses for moving, such as temporary housing,
food, childcare and transportation, if the
victim and the accused lived in the same
house-hold and the crime caused the victim to
leave that household;
• the cost of any property that was damaged,
lost, or destroyed and the cost of repairs or
replacement.

Will I receive compensation for the financial impacts I describe in my Victim Impact Statement?

Giving information about the financial impact of the crime may lead to an order that the offender
repay your losses, but such orders are not automatic. If the offender does not pay the order, further
court action may be required, either by you or by a probation officer, depending on the type of order.
Whether or not the Judge orders the offender to repay you does not affect your right to seek compensation through a civil lawsuit or to apply to the Crime Victim Assistance Program.
Information about starting a civil lawsuit and about the enforcement of restitution orders can be obtained at the Court Registry If you are injured (physically or psychologically) as a result of certain crimes, you may be eligible for benefits under the Crime Victim Assistance Act to assist with the costs resulting from the injury.

A Victim Services Worker or the Crime Victim Assistance Program will be able to provide you with the information and assistance in this matter. For information about eligibility for the Crime Victim Assistance Program call 1-866-660-3888.

How will my Victim Impact Statement be used?

Your completed Victim Impact Statement may be given to the Judge at the time of sentencing or Crown counsel may use the information you provide to tell the Judge about the impact of the crime on you. Crown counsel must provide a copy of your statement to the defence counsel or the accused prior to sentencing. The information in your Victim Impact Statement can also be used to assist the court at bail hearings, especially if you have indicated that you do not wish the accused to have contact with you. If your statement is filed in court, it may later be used by a federal parole or a provincial probation officer or by the National or Provincial Parole Boards to help them decide conditions of the offender’s release.

Can I update my Victim Impact Statement?

Yes. You can add further information about the effect of the crime on you by giving a signed update to Crown counsel.

Can someone help me with my Victim Impact Statement?

Yes. A victim service worker, friend or family member may assist you if you are having difficulty
describing in writing how the crime has affected you.

Wednesday January 15 2014

Today's block order is BADC

B block  Socials 9

Today I introduced the new Industrial Revolution Project for the class. The students will have four options to choose from. You will have the next three classes in the computer lab to get this completed.

C/D blocks  Law 12

Today was a fun class...we looked at how useful was eye witness testimony. By the end of the class, I don't think anybody could definitively say that they were confident in it. We did some ppt notes but most of the class was about testing our ability to rely on our memory.