Lesson Plan
Rights of Deaf Individuals
Students will understand the challenges Deaf individuals face during police encounters and learn to advocate for equitable treatment through discussions and scenario-based activities.
This lesson empowers students to critically assess community policing practices and promotes empathy and advocacy for marginalized groups, especially the Deaf community.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation and Review
10 minutes (before class)
Step 1
Warm-Up Discussion
10 minutes
Step 2
Main Activity: Mock Police Scenario
30 minutes
Step 3
Cool-Down Reflection and Discussion
15 minutes
Slide Deck
Equity in Policing: An Overview
Statistics and Real-Life Examples
Advocacy Strategies
Key Takeaways & Discussion
Discussion
Activity
