Daniels, Peggy

Discusses the issues related to alternative energy, including the merits of biofuel, nuclear power, solar power, wind power, and geothermal energy.

A zero tolerance policy in school is a current issue that is of particular interest to young teens.

Contains fourteen essays that offer varying perspectives on issues related to gangs, discussing if gangs are an urban or rural problem, whether or not hip-hop culture promotes gang activity, gang intervention programs, and other topics; and provides contact information for organizations and a bibliography.

Essays from various sources provide a wide range of opinions on policing the Internet, discussing monitoring of teenagers, government regulations, cyberterrorism, identity theft, pornography, social networking sites, and cyberbullying.

Contains twelve essays that offer varying perspectives on issues related to school violence, discussing if it is increasing or decreasing, how it can be prevented, guns, self-defense training, youth leadership programs, threat assessment, and other topics.