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Thoughts on teen law by Judge Tom Jacobs.

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“Mix it up at Lunch” tomorrow

In the spirit of expanding your social circle and stepping out of the box, tomorrow at lunch (November 9) sit 

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Fifth-grader pays close attention to D.A.R.E. officer

The Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program teaches school children about the dangers of drugs, alcohol and tobacco.  It started in 

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Spitting and name-calling motivates bullying victim

Chatari Jones is a student in a Seminole County public school in Florida.  The 12-year-old has cerebral palsy, a disorder 

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Facebook post leads to arrest

Dubbed the “Where’s Waldo Bandit,” Ryan Homsley was arrested in September, 2010 in Oregon for a recent bank robbery.  Dressed 

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High school cracks down on cussing

The principal at South Albany High School in Oregon wants students to learn how to be productive employees.  At the 

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Laws against sexually explicit books to minors overturned

In an attempt to shield children from sexually arousing materials, Oregon passed two laws in 2007.  The first was addressed 

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Teen Cyberbullying Investigated as seen on Dr. Phil

Judge Tom Jacobs, the creator and moderator of this site, appeared as a guest on Dr. Phil on April 8, 2010. 

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School visitors screened in front office

In one Texas school district, visitors are required to submit identification for a background check before being allowed access to 

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Have your parents e-grounded you?

In the past, poor grades or misbehavior resulted in suspended privileges including an earlier curfew, a cancelled event or loss 

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Arizona school district includes gay students as a protected class

Caleb Laieski is a 15 year old student at Willow Canyon High School in Arizona. He was regularly harassed at school 

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