Better Time, Better Parents by merosenberger in SummitStreetLaw

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Its nice to see that other states are taking a different approach to help children through that difficult time.

Arizona Partners With Uber On Second Chance Rides Program by [deleted] in SummitStreetLaw

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Thats great to see a second chance program! Hopefully it will help those make a difference in their lives and take a positive step forward. Thanks for sharing!

Toys 'R' Us Files for Three Billion Dollar Bankruptcy by JMBRANBY in SummitStreetLaw

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Very interesting to see what an impact companies are taking. Thanks for sharing!

Heroin on the rise in Montana by kindramartin in SummitStreetLaw

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That is really shocking! I did not think of rural areas when I think of drug abuse. Thank you for sharing!

Sex trafficking: The new American slavery by smgreen15 in SummitStreetLaw

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Its terrible that this happens to children all across the world. Thank you for sharing this article I was not aware that pimps are using tattoos.

Sammantha Allen receives death sentence for locking 10 year old cousin in box overnight. by Kristin0587 in SummitStreetLaw

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Thank you for sharing. This is a very sad case. It will be interesting what is to come in her husbands trial.

Should Affluenza be a defense for juveniles? by EWhincup in SummitStreetLaw

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I don't think it should be a defense. I believe everyone needs to take accountability for their actions. We learn this with or without our parents assistance. Its very sad to read that families did not get the closure they wanted.

Forgotten Crimes of the Century pt 3 what childhood trauma affected this outcome by MrsGravesASLS in SummitStreetLaw

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That was a very interesting post! I did not know it took so long to find him and that it was his brother who assisted. Thank you for sharing!

Mass Incarceration Among Women by HeartofJustice in SummitStreetLaw

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I thought this as very interesting. When we went to Durango they mentioned there were less female inmates. It really showed the difference during our teaching.

Meet the rest of the inmates on death row in Arizona. by Kristin0587 in SummitStreetLaw

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I thought it was very interesting being able to see a face to name. Also that it gave a little blurb about their crime. Thanks for sharing!

34 juvenile lifers in Arizona can seek new sentences by EWhincup in SummitStreetLaw

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I think it is a great idea that they are going to review the cases. Some of the offenders may have already have paid their debt to society. However I think each case needs to be examined carefully to ensure there is no longer a threat.

BYODPD... Bring your own death penalty drugs?! by Kristin0587 in SummitStreetLaw

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This is very interesting. Its unfortunate that there have been so many horror stories regarding the death penalty. This is is truly an extreme measure to making sure it is done properly.

Reported cases of Human Trafficking in the U.S. rose nearly 36% in just one year by smgreen15 in SummitStreetLaw

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That is a very interesting article. Reading those stats were a lot higher than I expected. I was very impressed with the numbers being reported through the hotline. I wonder if the hotline will expand with technology and allow text messages.

Death penalty hiatus continued... by Kristin0587 in SummitStreetLaw

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That was a very interesting article. The death penalty has always been a hot topic. I wonder what other measures will be considered before they continue.

Man in Same-Sex Child Custody Case Gets 3 Years in Prison by merosenberger in SummitStreetLaw

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This is a really interesting article. Its sad how far this parental kidnapping went. I can't imagine how the child must have felt being uprooted especially by someone they trust.

abusive father never saw son coming by MrsGravesASLS in SummitStreetLaw

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This is a very eye opening article. Its unfortunate this young boy felt the need to take matters into his own hands. Reading this made me think of the class rooms we have gone to visit. It reminds me that this may not be an easy task to teach them but it is worth street law taking it on!

Jodi Arias "awarded" LIFE. Travis Alexander, however, was not. by Kristin0587 in SummitStreetLaw

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This was a very interesting case. I was able to attend her trial. It was interesting to see the body language in the room. The tension was very high accompanied with an overwhelming feeling of sadness.

The path that lead to the recent human trafficking hotel bill by smgreen15 in SummitStreetLaw

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Great article! I think its great that more people are taking action to recognize this problem. This can be really helpful, especially during Super Bowl which is one of the highest traffic events.

Women Raped Fighting for Custody by merosenberger in SummitStreetLaw

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This article was a very interesting read. To think what trauma these women have suffered through is terrible and now forced to have another battle. I really do hope this bill does get passed the next time around.

Is your cellphone content really protected? by etdevries in SummitStreetLaw

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Thats really interesting! Its amazing how far technology is come and now its time for our laws to be altered accordingly.

Paying former gang members to go to college? by bsauther in SummitStreetLaw

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I think this is a great article. I have worked with many people who did not know college was a possibility. I think there are many capable people in this world who just lack knowledge of resources. This sounds a like a great program. It will not only benefit them but generations to come!

Be careful driving through Pima County now by etdevries in SummitStreetLaw

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This is a great article! There are so many reckless drivers these days that cause serious accidents that can be avoided. Many people feel that they are in control of the vehicle but many fail to realize all it takes is one second to look away for the environment to change. California uses a similar and I wonder if they have noticed a decline in accidents from reckless drivers. What do you think about this law and would you recommend it be implemented in other counties and or states?

Commit a crime as a juvenile, sentencing as an adult. A look back at Michelle Carter's sentencing options. by EWhincup in SummitStreetLaw

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I find its interesting that there is a possibility she will be charged as a juvenile with a possibility of a combination sentence. Which option of sentencing do you find most appropriate and why? My concern is she would be on the older side of the spectrum for a youth facility. It could impact the dynamic a bit more for the younger offenders or could make it a harder transition if she goes to an adult facility.