Amnesty International's Death Penalty Curriculum Guide provides an overview of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, a factual analysis of the death penalty, and a discussion of the human rights issues surrounding the death penalty and the criminal justice system in general.  It also includes an array of resources, statistical information, and case studies for students' consideration.  (Grades 8-12)

Learn about human rights and the death penalty in the United States.

Test your knowledge of human rights and the death penalty in the U.S. with our downloadable quiz.

Find out how to get involved.

Connect with one of the many organizations seeking to abolish the death penalty in the United States.

Become familiar with commonly used terms in criminal justice with this accessible glossary.

Download "Human Rights and the Death Penalty in the U.S." PowerPoint presentation.

Click here to read Professor Sandra Babcock's testimonial.

Among her many positions, Jennifer Bishop-Jenkins is on the National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty’s board of directors, and also works as a leading national victim expert. Jennifer’s advocacy is rooted in the tragic murder of her sister Nancy Bishop Langert and her husband, Richard Langert. Jennifer’s trauma shaped her activism for a "victim-centered" approach toward the criminal justice system, which includes advocating against the death penalty.

Read about John Getsinger's experience as a lawyer working on the State of Louisiana v. Alvin Scott Loyd case.

Read about Chuck Lloyd and Deb Lingen's experiences working as members of the Death Penalty Project Steering Committee on Burrell’s post-conviction case.

Read about Robyn Skrebes' experience working on the Death Penalty Project at The Advocates for Human Rights.