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“You can’t break when you’re already broken”

Another teenager gave in to frustration, fear and loneliness by ending his life in October 2011.  Jamie Hubley of Ottawa, Canada, 

Blog, News Videos
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“Stop bullying people. Maybe they won’t commit suicide.”

In September, 2011, Jamey Rodemeyer wrote this on his blog. He had just started his freshman year at Williamsville North 

Blog
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U. S. Department of Education issues warning about banning gay-straight clubs at school

In 1984, Congress passed the Equal Access Act to prevent discrimination against religious groups in public schools. This federal law 

Blog
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Mom covers for son who took weapons to school

Most students are aware of their school’s zero-tolerance policies regarding drugs and weapons.  Numerous examples of zero-tolerance enforcement are on 

You and Your Job
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What if I’m bullied at work?

Bullying of any type should be discussed with your parents or guardian. If it comes from a co-worker, report it 

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Crime and Punishment
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Is it against the law to fight?

Your everyday spat between siblings isn′t against the law. But if the argument escalates and someone is injured, you’ve probably broken 

You and Other Important Rights
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Is prank calling illegal?

Although the following prank calling case is over forty years old, it is still relevant as far as current prank calling 

You and Other Important Rights
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What are my rights as a LGBTQ teenager?

The law doesn′t distinguish between gay, lesbian, bisexual, heterosexual (straight) or transgender teenagers. The rights and protections provided are equally applicable