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Thoughts on teen law by Judge Tom Jacobs.

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Is life in prison without the possibility of parole, for a 14-year-old involved in a homicide, unconstitutional?

Nationwide, there are 73 inmates who are serving life sentences with no possibility of parole for their part in homicides 

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Louisiana senior suspended for at-home online rant against teacher

An unnamed senior at Brusly High School in the Baton Rouge area  of Louisiana finds himself in federal court because 

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Middle school teacher tackles bullying with software program

We recently came across a software program designed to protect victims and bystanders from ongoing bullying. Created by middle school 

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Rosary necklace banned at school as a gang symbol

A Nebraska school district has banned the wearing of a necklace that looks like a rosary. The photo below is 

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“Islam is of the Devil” is not protected speech at school

Public schools are not considered public forums where anyone can write, say or act as they please. There are limits 

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“Bless you” for sneezing is unacceptable behavior

This story is one for the books. Many kids are taught as young children to say “bless you” or “God 

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Pellet gun at school violates zero-tolerance policy

As you know, many middle schools and high schools across the country have zero-tolerance policies regarding drugs, alcohol and weapons. 

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Pellet gun at school violates zero tolerance policy

As you know, many middle schools and high schools across the country have zero-tolerance policies regarding drugs, alcohol and weapons. 

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National Bullying Prevention Month

The month of October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Although this month is coming to an end, we must continue 

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Smoking spice fatal to young teen

Brandon Rice lived with his family in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was a normal eighth-grade teen who liked his computer, roller coasters 

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