High Schoolers Take Restorative Justice from Courts to Classrooms
The Province, Elaine O'Connor

Jessica Faddegon has two occupations: student and ad-hoc probation officer. The 17-year-old is one of a dozen restorative-justice mediators who adjudicate cases at Langley Secondary, working with peers involved in fights or bullying in a novel, and effective, way.

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Shannon could hear the footsteps behind her as she walked toward home. The thought of being followed made her heart beat faster. "You're being silly, she told herself, "no one is following you." To be safe, she began to walk faster, but the footsteps kept up with her pace. She was afraid to look back and she was glad she was almost home. Shannon said a quick prayer, "God please get me home safe." She saw the porch light burning and she leaned against the door for a moment, relieved to be in the safety of her home. She glanced out the window to see if anyone was there. The sidewalk was empty. After tossing her books on the sofa, she decided to grab a snack and get on-line. She logged on under her screen name ByAngel213. She checked her Buddy List and saw GoTo123 was on. She sent him an instant message...

The Scariest Drug Epidemics You've Never Heard Of...
By Jason Bane, Teen People Magazine

One afternoon a year and a half ago, 18-year-old Christine Weiss locked herself in the bathroom of an Orlando drugstore with a package of Coricidin ® HBP Cough & Cold. Ripping it open, she popped a handful of little red pills in her mouth and washed them down with tap water. Then, fighting the urge to vomit--a side effect of taking about 12 times the recommended dose--Christine waited for the hallucinogenic effect of the huge amount of dextromethorphan (DXM), a narcotic derivative that's in more than 80 over-the-counter cough medications, to kick in.

From FreeVibe.com - Everything you want to know about drugs, including pictures and personal stories from teens in the know.

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Advice From Teens Warning signs of an abusive relationship

1. Jealously and possessiveness are not signs of a healthy relationship. Mutual caring and respect are far better ways of showing affection.
   
   
2. Drugs and alcohol are never an excuse for inexcusable behavior. A boyfriend/girlfriend who has a problem with drinking or drugs may be more likely to become abusive.

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