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Is a fake Facebook page identity theft?

In a case scheduled for trial in 2012, Dana Thornton is charged with identity theft. After she and her boyfriend 

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Blow-up doll leads to teen’s arrest

A senior prank at Rushville Consolidated High School in Indiana backfired on 18-year-old Tyell Morton. On the last day of 

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Teen courts hearing cyberbullying cases

Teen courts or peer juries exist across the  country. See here for an explanation of a Teen Court’s function and 

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Teen Help Network: connecting teens with great organizations

Looking for local help and resources for teens and youth? Check our Teen Help Network to find help in your 

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Drunk driving course for teens has deadly funding

In Los Angeles, California, the Coroner’s Office supports a program for teen drivers that includes a visit to the morgue. 

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New Sexting Laws in 2011

As you know, sexting has become a huge issue in recent years resulting in tragic endings for some teenagers and extremely 

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A Teenager’s Guide to Juvenile Court

A Teenager’s Guide to Juvenile Court is a must-have guide for teens and parents of teens who are facing juvenile 

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School officials investigated for invasion of students’ privacy

In September, 2009, seven students at Susquenita High School in Pennsylvania were charged with displaying child pornography.  Several cell phones 

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Is cyberbullying against the law?

Gone are the days when bullying at school meant a shove in the hall or insult yelled across the classroom. 

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Vermont decriminalizes sexting by minors

The Vermont legislature has no interest in sending teens to jail as sex offenders or requiring them to register as 

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