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Know your rights! Youth justice and juvenile law answers.

Askthejudge.info features regular updates from the news, important decisions from the nation′s courts, and online discussions with Judge Tom. Find out everything you need to know about youth rights, juvenile law and juvenile justice. AsktheJudge – Empowering youth one question at a time.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this site is made available to the general public and is not intended to serve as legal advice.You should consult a trained legal professional in your area for questions you may have about the laws affecting juveniles or any legal interpretations.

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Listen up! Judge Tom discusses the latest news & decisions affecting teens.

teen mom
Blog, News Videos, Research & Resources, Videos
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Teen pregnancy & teen parent FAQs

One of our most popular questions on AsktheJudge concerns the legal rights and laws for pregnant teenagers and teen moms 

swing jumping
Blog, Videos
0

What is a “free-range” kid?

Did you know there are laws setting age limits for children being left alone in public? This applies to teen 

juror summons
Blog, Videos
0

What is a grand jury and its function?

You have undoubtedly heard about the police shootings of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri and Eric Garner in New York. 

Candlelight Vigil
Blog, Videos
1

Take a Stand Against Gun Violence

Sunday, December 14, 2014 marks the second anniversary of the Newtown disaster in Connecticut. You may recall that a lone 

Texting privacy
Videos, You and the Internet, Your Rights
2

Can the police search your phone without a warrant?

The short answer to this question of whether the police can search your cell phone without a warrant is no, 

ATJ Rock Stars, Blog, Videos
5

National Bullying Prevention Month

The month of October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Although this month is coming to an end, we must continue 

Blog, Videos
4

Straight A student with highest GPA denied valedictorian title

Kymberly Wimberly graduated from high school on May 13, 2011 from McGehee Secondary School in Arkansas. Except for one B 

Blog, Videos
3

Interview with a teen advocate for LGBT youth

Caleb Laieski is a 16 year old advocate for LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) youth. Last year Caleb was bullied and 

Talk Back, Videos
4

Can a teacher make you turn your bracelet inside out?

The issue of whether a teacher can make a student turn his or her bracelet inside out has created quite 

Videos
1

Know your rights at school – dress codes

If you are curious about students’ rights at school concerning freedom of speech and expression, check out this podcast discussing 

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