Cyberbullying claims two more teen lives
Once again, we see the abuse that can be unleashed by cruel and irresponsible use of the Internet. We’re also
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Thoughts on teen law by Judge Tom Jacobs.
Day of Silence 2013
This Friday April 19, 2013 marks GLSEN’s 18th annual Day of Silence supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth while raising
Caution: 3 ways Snapchat images can be saved & shared
What is Snapchat? Surely, you know by now what Snapchat is, but in case you’ve been on an extended vacation
More intolerance of childish behavior
“In my eyes, it’s irrelevant; I don’t care who he pointed it at,” said William Welch. “It was harmless. It
The Supreme Court speaks pre-Newtown and Sandy Hook Elementary
The Supreme Court considered a student free speech case in 2007 (Morse v. Frederick) that you may have heard of.
Don’t be tempted to “sizzurp”
Rapper Lil Wayne was hospitalized in March, 2013 following a sizzurp binge. The deadly combination of codeine from cough syrup,
Youth incarceration in U.S. drops
In 2010, the youth confinement* rate reached a 35-year low. Juvenile justice systems across the country locked up fewer delinquents
7 things to know about cell phones at school
Cell Phones at School We have received hundreds and possibly thousands of questions from teens and parents about students’ rights concerning
Teen “killer” shows no remorse at sentencing
In February, 2012, T.J. Lane opened fire in a school cafeteria at Chardon High School in Ohio. He killed three students and
Where there’s smoke….there’s youth?
New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg is pushing for a new health related law to be passed with his Tobacco