Law (Social Studies)

Law Sites:

National Teen Courts of America National Teen Courts of America: Information, articles and research on the subject. (Law) http://www.angelfire.com/biz/nationalteencourts/ DOJ USA For Kids DOJ USA For Kids: An overview of the role of an Assistant United States Attorney in the criminal justice system and the stages of a criminal prosecution. (Law) http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/eousa/kidspage/ Separation and Divorce Separation and Divorce: Flash animated guides to divorce, one for children aged 5-12, and a second for preteens and teenagers, from the Government of British Columbia, Canada. (Law) http://www.familieschange.ca/ Window on the Law Window on the Law: Provides an overview of the Australian legal system and includes a searchable database of the nation's laws. (Law) http://law.gov.au/ The Federal Judiciary The Federal Judiciary: Explains how the U.S. court system functions. Includes answers to frequently asked questions. (Law) http://www.uscourts.gov/ Massachusetts: The Ladybug Story Massachusetts: The Ladybug Story: How a second grade class made a new law. Story in writing and animation. (Law) http://www.state.ma.us/sec/cis/ciskid/kidlbs/kidlbsint.htm Chicago Teen Law Chicago Teen Law: Information for teens about the law, their rights and responsibilities, and legal careers. (Law) http://www.chicagoteenlaw.org/ Capital Punishment: Life or Death? Capital Punishment: Life or Death?: Students present a series of arguments for and against the death penalty. (Law) http://www.cwrl.utexas.edu/~tonya/spring/cap/group1.htm Law for Kids Law for Kids: An educational resource explaining Arizona laws affecting kids in understandable terms. (Law) http://www.lawforkids.org/ YouthRules! YouthRules!: Information on the workplace rights of teenagers, with additional information for employers, parents and educators. (Law) http://www.youthrules.dol.gov/ What's Happening In Court What's Happening In Court: An activity book for children and families who are going to court in California, whether they are visitors, witnesses, or involved in a case. (Law) http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/programs/cab/