Will my Facebook posts hurt me later on?
Katie Evans is a college freshman in Florida. In 2007, when she was an 18-year-old high school senior in Florida,
CategoryYour Rights
Find out everything you need to know about youth rights, juvenile law and juvenile justice. Judge Tom answers teens’ questions about the law.
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
What if you’re sexually harassed at work?
Sexual harassment is defined as any unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other physical or verbal conduct of
Do any states have laws that protect student expression rights?
The answer is yes – there are a handful of states with laws regarding different forms of student expression rights. As you know,
State legislatures tackle cyber-bullying
In the United States and around the world, cyberbullying is a growing problem. As use of the Internet increases, so
Can the police take your phone & read text messages?
The Law Regarding Cell Phone Search and Seizure (Please see our recent post from 7/25/14 Can the police search your
Can my boss snoop through my text messages?
Regardless of your age, the law recognizes that you have a reasonable expectation of privacy at work. For example, your boss can’t
Staying Safe Online: A Young Person’s Contract
1. I will ALWAYS tell a parent or another adult immediately if something is confusing or seems scary or threatening.
Do students have a right to cell phone privacy while at school?
In May, 2007 a school security officer at Monarch High School in Colorado saw a 16-year-old sophomore smoking in the
Can I be prosecuted for comments on the Internet?
Just a few years ago, it was uncommon for someone to be prosecuted for content posted on the Internet. However, since cyberbullying is now so prevalent,