The Justice Leadership Academy (JLA) is one day a week, for approximately 1 hour, for 16 weeks. For students to participate must have:

1) Completed the CJS

OR

2) Be in 9th-12th grades at CCS

JLA students will have one week of classroom education, and then the following week (subject to change), they will hear from a speaker who is an expert in that discipline. During the classroom week, students will begin learning about the topic (Creating laws, 911, law enforcement, judiciary, etc.). The students will then review a controversial event that happened in each one and discuss it.

OR

The Criminal Justice Society (CJS) is also one day a week, for approximately 1 hour, however this group will meet every other week. It is a total of 8 meetings happening over 16 weeks. During the CJS, students will listen to speakers with the JLA students; however, CJS students will not have the same classroom time as the JLA students. CJS students will be provided a book (found in the student section of my bookshelf) which will give them information pertaining to the various roles within criminal justice and will have an opportunity to hear from key individuals in the criminal justice field. This may include guests such as: Judges, State Prosecutors, Federal Prosecutors, Law Makers, Law Enforcement, Chaplains, or other key individuals in the Criminal Justice System.

Waiver for Sensitive Content

As a participant in this program, students will be exposed to multimedia materials that may include:

• Foul Language: Instances of strong language as part of real-world scenarios.

• Violence: Depictions of violent events relevant to the criminal justice topics being studied.

• Nudity: Although unlikely, some controversial incidents may contain partial nudity. All efforts will be made to avoid these instances, but there may be cases where it is unavoidable.

By signing this waiver, you understand and accept that your student may be exposed to this type of content. These materials are presented in a structured and educational setting, with the purpose of facilitating critical discussion on ethical issues and decision-making in the criminal justice process.

Media Policy Acknowledgment

Photos and videos may be taken during the Justice Leadership Academy sessions. Although every effort will be made to avoid capturing identifiable images of students' faces, this may not always be possible. Photos or videos may appear in school-related media such as the yearbook, Concord Christian School’s website, Facebook, Instagram, or other promotional materials.

By signing below, you consent to the potential inclusion of your student’s image in such media, acknowledging that Concord Christian School, its staff, and faculty will strive to maintain privacy but cannot guarantee complete anonymity.

Hold Harmless Agreement

In consideration of allowing my student to participate in the Justice Leadership Academy, I, the undersigned, agree to release, hold harmless, and indemnify:

• Brandon Burley (Instructor)

• Concord Christian School

• All Concord Christian School Staff and Faculty

from any and all claims, liabilities, demands, damages, or actions resulting from or related to my student’s participation in this program. I understand that participation is voluntary and that the program content may challenge my student’s views on sensitive matters.

I acknowledge that I have reviewed the course content outline and understand that my student will engage with controversial and sensitive material as part of this educational experience. I consent to my student’s participation under these conditions and agree that I, along with my student, will not hold the instructor, Concord Christian School, or its affiliates responsible for any distress or discomfort experienced as a result of this content.

Consent and Agreement

By signing up, below, I certify that I have read and understood this waiver in its entirety. I agree to the terms outlined above, and I give permission for my student to participate in the Justice Leadership Academy or Criminal Justice Society.