Facebook is off limits between teachers and students in Missouri
The state of Missouri has passed legislation prohibiting contact between teachers and students on social networking websites. In what is
Judge Tom
Judge Tom is the founder and moderator of AsktheJudge.info. He is a retired juvenile judge and spent 23 years on the bench. He has written several books for lawyers and judges as well as teens and parents including 'Teen Cyberbullying Investigated' (Free Spirit Publishing) and 'Every Vote Matters: the Power of Your Voice, from Student Elections to the Supreme Court' (Free Spirit Publishing). In 2020, the American Bar Association published "Cyberbullying Law," the nation's first case-law book written for lawyers, judges and law students. When he's not answering teens' questions, Judge Tom volunteers with the American Red Cross and can be found hiking, traveling and reading.
“I don’t understand. She looks like one of these popular girls who doesn’t have a care in the world!”
This is a quote from an online memorial site created in tribute to 14-year-old Daani Sanders. Daani was from Australia and
Teen substance use is America’s #1 public health problem
Did you know that America’s leading public health problem is adolescent substance use? A new report from the National Center
High school seniors in Maryland must be “green” to graduate
In June, 2011, the state board of education in Maryland passed a rule in support of environmental literacy. The purpose
Do your parents have “cyberbullying” insurance?
You are undoubtedly aware of the increase of incidents of bullying online and by cell phone. For statistics about the
Police and child protective services don’t need a warrant to question a child at school
Every state has child welfare laws that authorize the investigation of reported abuse and neglect. These laws allow the police
Is graffiti a crime or art?
A month-long exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles opened in April, 2011. “Art in the Streets”
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
Should Casey Anthony be allowed to keep a new baby or adopt one?
You may have heard something about the recent Casey Anthony jury trial. In June, 2008, Casey was 22 years old
Transgender student makes history as prom queen
History was made at Florida’s McFatter Technical High School on May 27, 2011. Andrew Viveros (Andii) fought to have his name on the