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Trusted federal, national, and educational sources to keep learning after the book: know-your-rights guides, official data, free teaching materials, and places to get help.
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Know Your Rights
Plain-language guides to the rights described in the book.
National nonprofit
ACLU: Stopped by Police
What to say and do if you are stopped on foot or in a car, written for the public.
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The Bill of Rights
The full text of the first ten amendments, from the National Archives.
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National nonprofit
Interactive Constitution
The National Constitution Center explains each amendment, with views from different sides.
Kids & Teens · Educators
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Constitution Annotated
The Library of Congress guide to how courts have read each part of the Constitution. Best for teens and adults.
Educators
Data & Research
Official numbers for lessons, reports, and grant applications.
Federal
Police-Public Contact Survey
Bureau of Justice Statistics data on how often people have contact with police, and what happens.
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Federal
FBI Crime Data Explorer
Crime and law enforcement data by state and agency, with charts you can download.
Educators
Federal
OJJDP Statistical Briefing Book
National data on young people and the juvenile justice system.
Educators
University
Stanford Open Policing Project
Traffic stop records from across the country, with an explainer on how to read them.
Educators
Teaching Materials
Free lessons, games, and guides for classrooms, churches, and youth groups.
National nonprofit
iCivics
Free civics games and lesson plans, including units on rights and the courts.
Kids & Teens · Educators
Federal
U.S. Courts Educational Resources
Activities, mock-trial scripts, and courtroom visits from the federal judiciary.
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Education
Annenberg Classroom
Short videos and lessons on the Constitution for middle and high school.
Kids & Teens · Educators
National nonprofit
Street Law
Practical law lessons for teens, including police encounter units.
Educators
National nonprofit
Learning for Justice
Free classroom materials and guides for discussing hard topics with students.
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Federal
Youth.gov
Federal resources for youth programs, mentoring, and family engagement.
Educators · Parents
Federal
NHTSA: Teen Driving
Safety information for new drivers and the parents teaching them.
Kids & Teens · Parents
Get Help
Where to turn after an encounter, or any time someone needs support.
National
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 any time to talk with a trained counselor. Free and confidential.
Kids & Teens · Parents · Educators
National nonprofit
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 to reach a crisis counselor by text.
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Find Free Legal Aid
Legal Services Corporation tool to find a legal aid office near you.
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Federal
Report a Civil Rights Violation
The U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division online report form.
Parents
Federal
Your State’s Motor Vehicle Office
USA.gov links to every state DMV for license, registration, and driver rules.
Kids & Teens · Parents
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