“I’m going to end it” motivates teen to act
These are the words that Ashley Craig’s close friend said to her. He also told Ashley “I don’t have any
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.
One cuss word leads to $637 in fines
In one Texas high school, swearing can result in a trip to court rather than the principal’s office. North Mesquite
Sexting is not just for students
Melinda Dennehy was a language teacher for three years at a New Hampshire high school. In 2010 she sent several photos
$12,000 in truancy fines?
After three unexcused absences from school, Pennsylvania law allows parents and students to be fined. The court also has the
Second-grade bully gets teacher suspended
Even second grade teachers run out of patience at times. Elaine Brown has taught elementary school for fifteen years at
What does the Second Amendment say about guns?
Here is the exact language of the Second Amendment word for word: “A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security
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
Bath salts are for bathing not snorting
Poison-control centers and emergency rooms across the country have been receiving calls regarding exposure to the chemicals contained in bath
Teacher suspended for blogs about her students
“My students are rude, disengaged, lazy whiners and generally annoying.” “These are the types of students I deal with on
Don’t Shoot! I’m the Guitar Man
“Don’t Shoot! I’m the Guitar Man” by Buzzy Martin (2007) Juvenile gangbangers may not spend alot of time reading, or