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*Offered
on a limited basis
Mock Crash
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Typically
will occur during an afternoon (approximately 45 minutes).
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Students
create the scenario using locations, times, and activities familiar
to them.
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Students
are assigned roles; victim, passenger, drunk driver, and so
on.
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Wrecked
cars are obtained and positioned consistent with the scenario.
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Fake
blood and make-up can be used to emphasize injuries.
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Local
police and emergency personnel respond to the crash scene as
if it were a real accident.
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The
"Jaws of Life" is used to extract injured victims
from their vehicles, when available.
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Witness
statements are taken, field sobriety tests performed, victims
placed in body bags.
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Question
and answer session with local police and emergency personnel
following the crash, if desired.
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School
will receive a free copy of the crash, when available.
Mock
Trial
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Takes
place the morning following the crash (approximately 2+ hours).
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A
jury consisted of 12 students will be selected.
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An
area in the school will be set-up as close to a real courtroom
setting as possible.
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An
actual Judge will preside over the case and thoroughly explain
the proceedings
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Actual
attorneys will prosecute and defend the case.
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Opening
and closing statements will be read, evidence presented, and
objections heard.
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Two
students will be chosen to act as co-counsel and have the opportunity
to examine a witness.
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Witnesses,
including actual police officers, will be sworn in and take
the stand.
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While
the jury deliberates, a question and answer session is held.
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The
Judge will impose a sentence upon the drunk driver.
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The
school will receive a free copy of the trial, when available.
*Because
of the time and planning involved with the mock crashes and trials,
we are only able to provide one or two per school year. If you
are interested in this presentation, you are encouraged to contact
our office immediately at 845-9750 or toll free at (800) 388-2529.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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