The Supreme Court has the final word – but is it final?
Based on recent history, the answer is No.* As society evolves so does the court. In considering life and death decisions
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Haircut is teen girl’s punishment in juvenile courtroom
Two young girls met a three year-old at a McDonald’s playground in Utah. Kaytlen Lopan was 13 and her friend was 11
Texting while driving on the rise
In June, 2012, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released the results of a study of high school students about their
Bullies too young to prosecute
Bullying, whether the traditional school-yard shove or by cell phone or online, knows no age limit. We came across a
Teens choosing not to drive?
Believe it or not, this is true. The percentage of eligible teenagers and twenty-somethings putting off getting their driver’s license has
May 1, 2012 is Law Day
Tomorrow, May 1, 2012, we celebrate what’s called Law Day. It is not an official holiday so don’t skip school or
U.S. school shootings over past twenty years
The recent incident at Chardon High School in Ohio is just one of many middle and high school shootings in our recent history. Most
Rhode Island judge bans teen driver for life
Lyle Topa lived in Charlestown, Rhode Island. He was 17 years-old and went to Chariho Regional High School. In October, 2011
“I gotta go to church now . . .lol”
Sounds innocent enough, doesn’t it. But don’t let the words fool you. This was part of a journal entry made
What do you think about raising the dropout age to 18?
In January, 2012, the President gave his annual State of the Union address to Congress. Regarding education in America, the