Community Response to Juvenile Gang Violence in Florida

Currently there are 1664 gangs identified by law enforcement within the state of Florida.The 2012 Annual Report on gang activity conducted by the Florida Office of the Attorney General states that, “these gangs are typically homegrown local youth neighborhood gangs that have the very real potential of being subsumed by long established and well organized national gangs.” Miami Garden Community …

Personal and Legal Repercussions of Teen Sexting

Sexting is a relatively new form of communication, so the legal system hasn’t quite caught up yet, though the Florida legislature has addressed the trend. However, when teens are involved, sexting still can have serious repercussions, both legal and emotional. The Rise of Sexting Sexting is the act of sending sexually explicit messages via text message. This includes photographs and …

Sealing & Expunging Juvenile Records

A juvenile’s criminal record could be sealed – no longer accessible to the public – or expunged – permanently destroyed. Eligibility will depend on the type of crime.