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Dowling-Sendor, Benjamin – American School Board Journal, 1997
In "Stephenson v. Davenport Community School District," the U.S. Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that schools cannot adopt unduly vague policies to regulate student expression, in this case, a cross-shaped tattoo. (LMI)
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Court Litigation, Discipline Policy, Dress Codes
Download full textNational Consortium on Alternatives for Youth at Risk, Inc., Sarasota, FL. – 1993
A common misconception about gangs is that they resemble past images of motorcycle riders. Society is now faced with what are called "hybrid" gangs whose members are usually 14 to 16 years of age, who dress conservatively, who display subtle gang identifiers, and who are motivated by a combination of profit and poor family life. This…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Antisocial Behavior, At Risk Persons, Behavior Problems
