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Whose responsibility is it to pay restitution to a victim?

When a teenager is charged in juvenile court with an offense, one of the possible penalties is to pay the victim 

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Technology advances for new drivers

Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for U.S. teens. New drivers between 16 and 17 years old 

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What are my rights as an undocumented teen in the U.S.?

Do you know your rights as a DREAMER?* Federal and state laws may affect what you can and can’t do, 

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Are you worried about your pet if your parents divorce?

There is a whole body of law regarding “who gets the pets” when a couple divorce. In fact, the issue 

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Teen parents and car safety

As teen parents, we hope you understand the danger in leaving your babies and young children in the car for even 

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Teen claims privacy violation in lawsuit against her parents over Facebook photos

An 18 year-old girl in Austria is suing her parents because they refuse to remove more than 500 photos of 

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What does “full faith and credit” mean?

The U.S. Constitution provides that “Full Faith and Credit shall be given in each State to the public Acts, Records, Per 

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Judge Tom & more at The Speakers Group

Judge Tom and his daughter/co-author Natalie have become part of The Speakers Group created by The Changing Behavior Network. Dr. 

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Cyberbullying insurance is available in the U.S.

One global  insurance company will soon offer cyberbullying insurance in the United States.* It would be an add-on to an existing homeowner’s policy. The coverage 

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Is 11 too young for a Pink concert?

One dad in New Jersey thought so and took the child’s mother to court regarding custody of their daughter. The 

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