Teens with disabilities succeed after release from jail when supports are in place
Because of budget cutbacks and limited funding for juveniles leaving a correctional institution, many find themselves back in the system
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Must Know Laws Affecting Teens in 2012
Many states have passed new laws affecting teens that went into effect around January 1, 2012. We highlight ten of the new
Can I be prosecuted in federal court?
Yes, under a specific federal law called the Federal Juvenile Delinquency Act* juveniles may be charged in federal district court for
Is life in prison without the possibility of parole, for a 14-year-old involved in a homicide, unconstitutional?
Nationwide, there are 73 inmates who are serving life sentences with no possibility of parole for their part in homicides
Is salvia legal?
Although the federal government has not made salvia a controlled substance at this time and therefore, it remains legal within
Your Bill of Rights
At one point or another we all cover the “Bill of Rights” in history class, but somewhere in the teacher’s
7 Must Know Laws for Teens this Summer
Okay, so we don’t want this summer to turn out to be a cruel summer for you. Summer is a
Police pepper spray child at school
There is a difference between corporal punishment at school and using physical restraint with a student who presents a danger to others.
What is Teen Court?
Many jurisdictions around the country have teen courts. These are voluntary, alternative programs that keep the first-time offender out of
A Teenager’s Guide to Juvenile Court
A Teenager’s Guide to Juvenile Court is a must-have guide for teens and parents of teens who are facing juvenile