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Thoughts on teen law by Judge Tom Jacobs.

Michael Morones Age 11
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Bullying of 11-year-old leads to suicide attempt

Michael Morones was called gay and teased and bullied mercilessly at school. Why? All because he liked a cartoon show 

stupid name-calling
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Inspirational video: bullied kid is a phenomenal dancer

We frequently discuss stories, court cases, etc. about various aspects of bullying and cyberbullying. Unfortunately, many of these stories are 

Rachel Canning (Facebook)
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Are parents legally required to support a teenager who moves out at 18?

This is an issue before a New Jersey court. In October, 2013, 18-year-old Rachel Canning moved from her home to 

Skye Wyatt Kilgore HS Texas
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Coaches “out” teen to her mom

Skye Wyatt was 16 years old and on the softball team at Kilgore High School in Texas. For some reason her 

Anti-Bullying Image
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Texas teen creates effective anti-bullying video

Lauren Bush spent two hours and a lot of creativity to produce her anti-bullying video “Word Play.” It was part of 

Selfie Adam Howe (26)
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Selfie leads to arrest of young man

If you’re careless about your things, you never know where your cell phone will end up or lead to. 26-year-old 

Fair Trial
Articles by Teens, Blog, Research & Resources
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How to get a fair trial by jury with media bias

This essay was written by guest writer Steven Schwartz. The sixth amendment of the United States Constitution says that the 

No Cussing Club
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Do tickets for cussing at school violate free speech?

This is an issue under consideration at the Maize Unified School District in Kansas. The policy allows police officers on 

Tennessee Big Rig for texters
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Tennessee uses 18-wheelers to catch you texting while driving

That’s right, big brother in Tennessee is keeping an eye on drivers from the cabs of big rigs. In a 

trailer
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Do homeless children have a right to an education?

Two brothers in Pennsylvania attended school in the same school district all their lives. Now in 8th grade and a 

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