PRWeb: Society Teen Issues/Interests http://www.prweb.com Latest news releases for Society Teen Issues/Interests from PRWeb en PRWeb Distribution Newswire http://www.prweb.com/images_v4/prweb_logo_hv2.jpg http://www.prweb.com 200 46 xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com Wisconsin Mother Changes the Way She Celebrates the Holidays After the Loss of Her Son in an Adult Jail http://www.prweb.com/releases/Gunderson/2009/prweb3248414.htm Wisconsin Parent/Advocate Vicky Gunderson lost her son Kirk after he was sent to an adult jail as a juvenile. Gunderson and her family have changed their holiday traditions without Kirk and continue to educate the public on the danger of trying youth as adults and housing them in adult jails and prisons. (PRWeb Dec 10, 2009)

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]]> Earn a Scholarship with Your College Admissions Essay http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3316854.htm College admissions essay editing service announces essay contest for prize of $1,000 (PRWeb Dec 10, 2009)

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]]> Significantly More Teens Think ‘That’s So Gay’ is Wrong as GLSEN’s Ad Council Campaign Enters Second Phase http://www.prweb.com/releases/GLSEN/ThinkB4YouSpeak/prweb3326524.htm New Internet Ads and Online Materials to Feature Sirdeaner Walker’s Story (PRWeb Dec 10, 2009)

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]]> High School Student Who Attends Online College Wins GetEducated.com Scholarship http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009onlineeducation/12scholarship/prweb3290064.htm An Alabama teen who wants to become an interpreter for deaf children has been awarded a GetEducated distance learning scholarship. The high-schooler juggles senior-year classes with online courses offered by Troy University. (PRWeb Dec 10, 2009)

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]]> 1st National Reserve Donates Five Hundred Dollars to Support the Hamshire-Fannett Longhorns Youth Football League http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3313744.htm The Hamshire-Fannett Longhorns Youth Football League gets an infusion of cash from 1st National Reserve to help them have another undefeated season in 2010. (PRWeb Dec 9, 2009)

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]]> Studies Highlight State Successes on Public Safety Measures: Legislation in Illinois and Connecticut to Take Effect on Jan. 1 http://www.prweb.com/releases/StateSuccess/2009/prweb3309044.htm The Campaign for Youth Justice released three reports highlighting successful efforts in Illinois, Delaware, and Connecticut to reduce the prosecution of youth in adult court and ensure public safety at the same time. (PRWeb Dec 9, 2009)

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]]> Former Justice Officials Recognize Critical Federal Role in Juvenile Justice:Call on Congress to Support Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention Act http://www.prweb.com/releases/OJJDPLetter/2009/prweb3312574.htm The Campaign for youth Justice announced that six former Administrators from the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) called on Congress to reauthorize the Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) in this session, recognizing the critical role of the federal government in promoting effective juvenile delinquency prevention and intervention programs throughout the country. (PRWeb Dec 9, 2009)

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]]> New Leaf Academy of Oregon All-Girls Therapeutic Boarding School Welcomes New Admissions Director http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3301994.htm Sarah Casson Rush joins New Leaf Academy of Oregon as admissions director to aid families and professionals. (PRWeb Dec 9, 2009)

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]]> Hallmark Makes Everything More Personal http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3304944.htm Hallmark Cards is taking a big step into exceeding the needs of people who want greater personalisation of their greetings cards, invitations and announcements whilst helping them to add a real personal touch. (PRWeb Dec 9, 2009)

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]]> Women’s Shoes and Apparel Store MakeMeChic.com is Live on Facebook! New Fans Receive Free $10 Coupon for Their Next Purchase http://www.prweb.com/releases/womens/shoes/prweb3312334.htm Online women’s shoes, apparel, and accessories store MakeMeChic.com (http://www.makemechic.com/?utm_source=PRW&utm_medium=Press+Release&utm_campaign=womens+shoes+facebook) is on Facebook! To kick things off, MakeMeChic.com will send new Facebook fans a free $10 coupon for their next purchase. Become a fan and enjoy free $10 coupon courtesy of MakeMeChic.com. (PRWeb Dec 9, 2009)

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]]> NationalCreditReport.com Provides Helpful Identity Theft Prevention Tips If Wallet Is Stolen This Holiday Season http://www.prweb.com/releases/identity/theft/prweb3311304.htm Leading credit monitoring services company urges people to keep valuables secure as the majority of identity theft happens offline (PRWeb Dec 8, 2009)

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]]> TheRoseDress.Com Expands Prom Dresses Line Including Jovani Prom, Faviana Prom and Plus Size Prom Dresses from Aurora Prom Dress http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3297884.htm TheRoseDress.Com and RosePromDresses.Com expands prom dresses line including Jovani Prom, Faviana Prom and plus size prom dresses from Aurora Prom Dress. New 2010 dress collections have been added to categories including formal evening cocktail bridesmaid plus size mother of the bride homecoming wedding and flower girl dress. (PRWeb Dec 8, 2009)

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]]> Maker of RelaxZen™ Launches RelaxZen™ SPORT – The World’s First Relaxation Beverage Designed for Athletes http://www.prweb.com/releases/RelaxZen/SPORT/prweb3307704.htm Peaceful Remedies, LLC, the Shrewsbury, N.J. creator of RelaxZen™ Relaxation Beverages, has launched RelaxZen™ SPORT, the world’s first relaxation beverage designed to improve athletic performance. With its debut at BevNET Live 2009, RelaxZen™ SPORT is poised to become the pregame beverage of choice for all competitive athletes. (PRWeb Dec 8, 2009)

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]]> Nation’s Largest Annual Youth Soccer Convention Comes to Ft. Worth http://www.prweb.com/releases/Youth_Soccer/Convention/prweb3296524.htm 2010 US Youth Soccer adidas Workshop set for Feb. 25-27 -- Over 3,000 soccer coaches, administrators, referees and enthusiasts expected -- Saturday free KickZone to be a hit with kids -- Save 50% on registration through December 15 (PRWeb Dec 7, 2009)

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]]> Harmful Amendment to JJDPA to Increase Youth Prosecuted in the Adult Criminal Justice System http://www.prweb.com/releases/JJDPA-Amendments/2009/prweb3300544.htm This month, the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee will consider S. 678, the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2009. S. 678 will reauthorize the bipartisan Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA), which has provided critical protections to youth in the juvenile justice system for over 30 years. The Campaign for Youth Justice (http://www.campaignforyouthjustice.org) (CFYJ) and hundreds of other organizations who support the bill have been monitoring the progress of this legislation. S. 678 is positive bill that offers a lot of protections for youth and their communities. (PRWeb Dec 7, 2009)

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]]> SUWS Adolescent and Youth Programs Finds Holidays Are an Effective Time for Troubled Teens to Attend Wilderness Camp http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3237314.htm Heightened emotions, stress and family conflict around the holidays make this time of year ideal for struggling teens to get away to wilderness camp. (PRWeb Dec 5, 2009)

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]]> Therapeutic Boarding Schools and Residential Treatment Centers Prepare Special Holiday Celebrations for Teens Who Are Away From Home This Winter http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3301984.htm Understanding that it is difficult to be away from home for the holidays, therapeutic boarding schools and adolescent residential treatment centers work to make the holidays both memorable and meaningful for students. (PRWeb Dec 5, 2009)

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]]> 7,500 Youth in Adult Jails -- Young People at Risk of Assault, Suicide; Frequently Held Pre-Trial http://www.prweb.com/releases/JailingJuveniles/2009/prweb3248884.htm 'Jailing Juveniles: The Dangers of Incarcerating Youth in Adult Jails in America' finds that on an average day 7,500 young people are held in adult facilities in the United States, and the yearly rate may be several times higher, resulting in the jailing of tens of thousands of young people. (PRWeb Dec 4, 2009)

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]]> Tackling Teen Trouble of Sexting http://www.prweb.com/releases/Explicit_Text_Messages/Sexting/prweb3293574.htm NCPC Shares Tips Amidst News of Teen Sexting Suicide. (PRWeb Dec 4, 2009)

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]]> Non-Profit Organization "To Write Love on Her Arms" Rolling Stone Magazine Feature On Stands Now http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009TWLOHA/12/prweb3296034.htm mtvU Woodie Awards Air Tonight Dec 4th at 10PMest on MTV - Heavy and Light Event on January 9th, 2010 at House of Blues Orlando (PRWeb Dec 4, 2009)

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]]> College Admissions Officials Use Online College Visits to Save Costs, Increase Reach and Engage Prospective Students Online http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3299584.htm Arizona State, Northeastern, Texas Tech, St. Johns, UC Riverside, University of Florida, University of Mary, University of Miami, and the University of New Haven Stage Virtual Open Houses at www.CollegeWeekLive.com (PRWeb Dec 4, 2009)

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]]> Former Winston School Student Blaze Ginsberg Launches New Book “Episodes: My Life As I See It” http://www.prweb.com/releases/Learning_Differences/College_Prep_School/prweb3280814.htm Young Author Visits Alma Mater to Share his Book that Asks “What if all the Recurring Events in Our Lives were like those on a Television Show?” (PRWeb Dec 3, 2009)

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]]> A Christmas Crabble – the Top Tech Stocking Filler http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3282104.htm The Crabble is a wallet-sized video stand for media players, and makes a perfect Christmas stocking filler for mobile tech-lovers. Now available in a wide range of new designs including Christmas Holly and Snowflakes. (PRWeb Dec 3, 2009)

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]]> 2009 US Youth Soccer National League Boys Open Season in Wilson, N.C. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3288924.htm Nation’s top teams kickoff year-long competition -- Complete 2009-2010 schedule] -- Schedules, scores and standings at the National League Center (PRWeb Dec 3, 2009)

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]]> Interlochen Launches Annual Dance Audition Tour http://www.prweb.com/releases/Interlochen/Dance/prweb3290394.htm Winter Tour Includes Stops in 14 North American Cities (PRWeb Dec 3, 2009)

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]]> Over 300 Groups from All 50 States Urge Passage of Juvenile Justice BillCall on Congress to Pass Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention Act http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3291384.htm Over 300 organizations representing youth serving agencies, child advocacy organizations, legal and civil rights groups, health and mental health services, parent and family groups, and educational organizations sent a letter to the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee supporting the reauthorization of the Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA). The bill, S. 678, to reauthorize the JJDPA is scheduled for markup in the Senate Judiciary Committee on December 3, 2010. (PRWeb Dec 3, 2009)

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]]> PromGirl.com Donates Prom Dresses to Benefit Orphans and Disadvantaged Youth http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3287464.htm The Orphaned Starfish Foundation receives a donation of prom dresses to use in their work with orphans and disadvantaged youth throughout the developing world. (PRWeb Dec 3, 2009)

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]]> LBJ School Releases First-Ever Comprehensive Policy Study on Trying and Sentencing Children as Adults http://www.prweb.com/releases/LBJ/2009/prweb3285084.htm The report, 'From Time Out to Hard Time: Young Children in the Adult Criminal Justice System,' provides a comprehensive look at how the nation treats pre-adolescent children (primarily those age 12 and under) who commit serious crimes. (PRWeb Dec 2, 2009)

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]]> Keeping Youth Out Of The Adult Justice System http://www.prweb.com/releases/kidsinjails/2009/prweb3235724.htm Putting kids in adult jails harms youth and decreases public safety in communities. That’s the position of the Campaign for Youth Justice, which is working to end the practice of sending youth to adult justice systems. Studies show that young people who are sent to the adult criminal justice system are more likely to reoffend than youth who stay in the juvenile justice system. (PRWeb Dec 1, 2009)

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]]> Mozart and Friends: Coming to a Virtual World Near You http://www.prweb.com/releases/secretbuilders/sfopera/prweb3280374.htm SecretBuilders & San Francisco Opera invite children to meet Mozart Virtually (PRWeb Dec 1, 2009)

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]]> Birthday Club Provides Free Gift for Kids and Birthday Party Supply Discounts for Moms http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/12/prweb3271164.htm BirthdayPartyKidz.com makes it easy to compare pricing and availability of kid's birthday party supplies and to shop online for the latest party themes, decorations and favors for children. The BIrthdayPartyKidz Birthday Club sends a yearly gift to the birthday boy or girl and special discounts on party supplies to mom. (PRWeb Dec 1, 2009)

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]]> American Youth Football Qualifies 230 Teams from Across the U.S. to Compete in the Under Armour American Youth Football National Championships http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3274474.htm Athletes to showcase football skills and learn from top performance trainers at the Under Armour Combines. (PRWeb Nov 30, 2009)

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]]> Revealed: The Best and Worst Celebrity Baby Names of 2009 http://www.prweb.com/releases/parenting/baby-names/prweb3185894.htm BabyNames.co.uk has polled the UK public to find out which celebrity baby names were fab, and which were drab, in 2009. (PRWeb Nov 30, 2009)

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]]> Santa gets a Helping Hand from St Margarets Traders http://www.prweb.com/releases/st/margarets/prweb3272934.htm Following a request for help from Santa Claus himself, the St Margarets Traders Association is delighted to announce that it has agreed to assist Santa this year by collecting children's letters written to him and forwarding them on to his Lapland address. Children will then be able to collect their personalised reply letters from Santa within a couple of days. (PRWeb Nov 30, 2009)

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]]> Girls’ Boarding School to Hold Day-Long World Hunger Event http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/11/prweb3261804.htm Students and staff members at Bromley Brook, a girls boarding school in Vermont, aim to raise awareness about global starvation through classes, discussions, a canned food drive and an Oxfam America Hunger Banquet. (PRWeb Nov 28, 2009)

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