Many judges believe the public misunderstands the courts and the work that judges do. Below you'll find presentations you can make to school and community groups that will clear up many of the misconceptions and help people understand the vital role of this branch of government. Most of these presentations have been developed by judges themselves. They've been given often, and they've been proven to work. These are all very simple presentations that require little preparation on your part. They can be used for school classes or presentations to adults—they'll work with just about any audience. The Human Element of Being a Judge No Vehicles in the Park (How judges interpret a law) What Does a Judge Do? (Courtroom procedures) True/False Test on Juries (Quiz/Answers) We expect to be adding presentations, so please check back regularly to see new resources for you. And if you'd like to share a presentation that's worked particularly well, by all means send it to us for our consideration. We'd be happy to use it if we can. Presentations can be e-mailed to starosk@staff.abanet.org or sent to us at ABA Division for Public Education, 321 N. Clark St., 20th Fl., Chicago, IL 60610. More Outreach Information Public Education and the Courts—Guide for Individual Judges (.pdf) New guidebook includes successful outreach programs, approaches to restorative justice and problem-solving courts, and programs that engage judges in civic dialogue as teachers and learners. Your roadmap to getting the judiciary out of the courthouse and into schools, libraries, and communities! You may also wish to see Tips on Volunteering for more outreach ideas, products to assist you, and the Judges' Network presented by the Judicial Division of the ABA. Lawyers & Judges