This unique interactive movie takes the concept of active learning to a whole new level. Students take on the role of the story’s main character and make the decisions that influence key plot turns. The movie, centered on a violent assault that takes place in a college town, allows students to explore course concepts and terminology in a relevant and meaningful context. Movie segments are augmented by a robust array of review and assessment features. With this breakthrough-learning tool, students explore a wide variety of criminal justice issues firsthand including criminal responsibility, theories of crime causation, civil vs. criminal law, police roles, functions and ethics, the courts, and more. Students will master course concepts more completely than they could by just reading any text. Reel Justice is a catalyst for insightful discussion and stimulating classroom involvement.

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Reel Justice includes self-assessment exercises, discussion questions and links to the McGraw-Hill Criminal Justice websites. The CD-ROM can serve as an integral companion to any introductory criminal justice text. An Instructor Edition with customized settings and an instructor's guide is also available (0-07-301969-0). View the video introducing Reel Justice. (1974.0K) Apple QuickTime Player is required to view this video. Download the free Apple QuickTime Player.

ISBN: 0-07-296120-1 / Available 7/15/04

Executive Producer: Gene Bryan Johnson