Justice 101 Educator Guide: The Eight Amendment

This guide supports a classroom viewing and discussion of “Justice 101: The Eighth Amendment: Cruel & Unusual Punishment” [Runtime 52 minutes] This guide provides essential information, discussion questions, and teaching strategies for exploring the 8th Amendment. The focus is on fostering students’ understanding of its historical context and ongoing debates around issues like capital punishment, bail reform, and prison conditions.  This amendment emphasizes fairness, and human dignity in the justice system.