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CategoryYour Rights

Find out everything you need to know about youth rights, juvenile law and juvenile justice. Judge Tom answers teens’ questions about the law.

Student Rights at School
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Is wearing the confederate flag to school protected as “symbolic speech”?

The display of the Confederate flag, as shown here, has been the subject of numerous lawsuits. In January, 2009, a 

News Videos, You and the Internet
3

Do you have free speech rights online?

You know that some blogs, message boards, and chatrooms are full of negative comments and trashtalk.  If you are the 

Stacy Snyder MySpace
Blog, You and the Internet
6

Will my Facebook posts hurt me later on?

Katie Evans is a college freshman in Florida. In 2007, when she was an 18-year-old high school senior in Florida, 

You and Your Job
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What if I’m bullied at work?

Bullying of any type should be discussed with your parents or guardian. If it comes from a co-worker, report it 

You and Your Job
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What if you’re sexually harassed at work?

Sexual harassment is defined as any unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other physical or verbal conduct of 

Student Rights at School
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Do any states have laws that protect student expression rights?

The answer is yes – there are a handful of states with laws regarding different forms of student expression rights. As you know, 

Talk Back, You and the Internet
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State legislatures tackle cyber-bullying

In the United States and around the world, cyberbullying is a growing problem. As use of the Internet increases, so 

Videos, You and Other Important Rights
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Can the police take your phone & read text messages?

The Law Regarding Cell Phone Search and Seizure (Please see our recent post from 7/25/14 Can the police search your 

You and Your Job
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Can my boss snoop through my text messages?

 Regardless of your age, the law recognizes that you have a reasonable expectation of privacy at work.  For example, your boss can’t 

You and the Internet
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Staying Safe Online: A Young Person’s Contract

1.  I will ALWAYS tell a parent or another adult immediately if something is confusing or seems scary or threatening. 

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