9:06 AM Thu May 2 learning.k12.com LAW111_FEB_CrimJustice_Sec1_Sem2_23... 000 000 10% CH Class Home Plan Content Progress Grades Tools 5.08 Activity 2 ✓ Wrongful Conviction Case Spotlight Required Materials Presentation software Feedback More < > It's hard to imagine what it would be like to spend years behind bars for a crime you didn't commit. This is far more common than one might imagine. In the United States alone, there have been at least 2,095 exonerations of innocent inmates since 1989. [1] Around the globe, organizations such as the Innocence Project are working to exonerate those who have been falsely accused and convicted through DNA testing and criminal justice system reform. For this activity, you'll create a slide show and present information on one of these cases. Your presentation should also include at least three justice reform ideas that could be used to prevent such wrongful convictions from happening in the future. Step 1: Research and Case Selection During the research phase, you'll focus on three things: • Gathering information and statistics about wrongful convictions in the United States Selecting a case example of someone who was wrongfully convicted of a crime and collecting details: Activity Details < > 9:06 AM Thu May 2 learning.k12.com LAW111_FEB_CrimJustice_Sec1_Sem2_23... 000 000 10% CH Class Home Plan Content Progress Grades Tools 5.08 Activity 2 Step 1: Research and Case Selection During the research phase, you'll focus on three things: Feedback More Gathering information and statistics about wrongful convictions in the United States Selecting a case example of someone who was wrongfully convicted of a crime and collecting details Researching and devising prevention and reform strategies < > Look for educational sites and reputable organizations as a starting point. You may choose to take notes while researching and then input the information into your document afterward, or you may decide to input the information as you find it-it's up to you. Just make sure you have enough information to create a solid final product. Step 2: Presentation Creation Now, it's time to create your presentation. You will need to include the following components: • A minimum of two slides that include facts/statistics about wrongful convictions in the United States • At least three slides highlighting the facts surrounding the case you selected • Three or more slides focused on wrongful conviction prevention reform strategies (one strategy per slide) • Three to four related images/graphics Activity Details < > 9:06 AM Thu May 2 learning.k12.com LAW111_FEB_CrimJustice_Sec1_Sem2_23... Class Home Plan Content Progress Grades Tools 5.08 Activity 2 000 000 10% CH Feedback More < > Step 2: Presentation Creation Now, it's time to create your presentation. You will need to include the following components: • A minimum of two slides that include facts/statistics about wrongful convictions in the United States • At least three slides highlighting the facts surrounding the case you selected • Three or more slides focused on wrongful conviction prevention reform strategies (one strategy per slide) • Three to four related images/graphics The number of slides listed above are only a minimum. You are welcome to add your own elements of creativity to the slideshow with transitions or additional pictures and graphics. As long as all of the required information is included, any additional flair is completely acceptable (but not required). The goal is to ensure that someone who views your presentation gains valuable knowledge about wrongful convictions. You may use bullet points for the majority of the information if you would like, or you may use complete sentences/paragraphs. To complete this activity, please submit your presentation. Activity Details < >