1. OUR GUYS  Why did the author write this book?

2. PICKET FENCES  Law and Justice:How is Justice Defined Through Law?  Procedural Justice  Due Process of Law –Individual rights oriented –Ensure that legal process is correct –What evidence is admissible –Jury applies facts to law as charged (instructed) by judge

4. OUR GUYS  Story about a crime that took place in a typical suburban American community

5. ….Why did the Author Write This Book?  Why did this happen in this town?  Is there something about Glen Ridge?  Could this happen in your hometown?

6. What do you think about ….  The perpetrators-are jocks more violent toward women?  The victim-did she consent or was she forced?  The portrayal of sexism  The portrayal of racism

7. And,  The parents  The school  The police

8. More Questions to Ponder  Does this situation belong in the Criminal Justice system? (http://www.judiciary.state.nj.us/process.htm)  How does the law deal with sexual offenses?  What is the central question for the trial?  What is the theory and strategy of the prosecution?  What is the theory and strategy of the defense?