Sen. Schumer Pushes Program to Battle Teen Drug Abuse

Published August 12, 2013

Sen. Schumer Pushes Program to Battle Teen Drug Abuse – JERICHO — New York State Senator Charles Schumer discussed a new program Monday to reduce dangerous prescription drug use among teens on the island. Speaking…

Sen. Clark backs bill to create youth-only homeless shelters

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… back a bill that would provide shelters specifically for youth, as well as boost services to help a growing population of children living on their own. Young homeless people said they feel safer sleeping on the streets to avoid the violence, drug …
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California Special Needs Teens Entrapped In Undercover High School Drug Bust

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A panel of parents, community leaders and experts will speak and take questions from the audience about the devastating impact of the arrests and propose humane and effective alternative strategies to prevent teen drug abuse. The story of police …
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Death penalty's arbitrary nature seen in two executions

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… a life sentence without the possibility of parole is now a sentencing option, though it was not 25 years ago; Slagle was 18 when he committed the crime, the death penalty is no longer an option for those convicted under the age of 18; and Slagle …
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