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Informed Citizens

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Publications

The Foundation offers nearly 30 publications to educators and the public. Some of those publications are available in print and some are only available for download (in PDF format). In addition, some publications are available in alternate formats, including Spanish, Braille and audio. To listen to or download select audio publications from our website, click here.  

Plus, the Foundation also produces two subscription-based publicationsThe Legal Eagle, a legal newspaper for kids (for grades 5 and up) and Respect, our diversity and inclusion newsletter (for grades 6 and up). Both of these publications are published three times a year.

We invite you to subscribe to The Legal Eagle and Respect, as well as order free print copies of available publications.

Learn more about the NJSBF’s publications impact from an educator herself, check out the video below.

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The Legal Eagle, a legal newspaper for kids

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Winter 2024-Special Social Media Edition

Fall 2023

Spring 2023-Special Gun Safety Edition

Winter 2023

Fall 2022

Spring 2022-Special Climate Change Edition

 

Winter 2022

Fall 2021

Spring 2021

Winter 2021

Fall 2020—Special 2020 Election Edition

Spring 2020

 

Winter 2020—Special Election Edition

Fall 2019

Spring 2019

Winter 2019

Fall 2018—Special Voting Edition

Spring 2018—Special Climate Change Ed.

 

Winter 2018

Fall 2017—Special Civics Edition

Spring 2017

Winter 2017

Fall 2016 – Special Election Edition

Spring 2016

 

Winter 2016

Fall 2015 – Technology Edition

Spring 2015

Winter 2015

Fall 2014

Spring 2014 – Environmental Law Edition

 

Winter 2014

Fall 2013

Spring 2013

Winter 2013

Fall 2012

Spring 2012

 

Winter 2012

Fall 2011

Anti-Bullying Edition (March 2011)

Fall 2010

Spring 2010

Winter 2010

 

Fall 2009

Spring 2009

Animal Law Edition (February 2009)

Fall 2008

Spring 2008

Winter 2008

 

Fall 2007

Spring 2007

Winter 2007

Fall 2006

Spring 2006

Winter 2006

 

Fall 2005

Spring 2005

Winter 2005

Fall 2004

Spring 2004

Winter 2004

 

Fall 2003

Spring 2003

Fall 2002

Spring 2002

Winter 2002

Fall 2001

 

Fall 2000

Winter 2003

Respect, a diversity and inclusion newsletter

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Winter 2024

Fall 2023

Spring 2023

Winter 2023

Fall 2022

Spring 2022

 

Winter 2022

Fall 2021

Spring 2021

Winter 2021

Fall 2020

Special Women’s Rights Issue: Celebrating 100 Years of the 19th Amendment

 

Spring 2020

Winter 2020

Fall 2019

Spring 2019

Winter 2019
Special Immigration Edition

Fall 2018

 

Spring 2018

Winter 2018

Fall 2017

Spring 2017

Winter 2017

Fall 2016 – Special Voting Rights Edition

 

Spring 2016

Winter 2016

Fall 2015

Spring 2015

Winter 2015

Fall 2014

 

Spring 2014

Winter 2014

Fall 2013

Spring 2013

Winter 2013

Fall 2012

 

Spring 2012

Winter 2012

Fall 2011

Spring 2011

Winter 2011

Fall 2010

 

Spring 2010

Winter 2010

Fall 2009

Spring 2009

Winter 2009

Fall 2008

 

Winter 2008

Fall 2007

Spring 2007

Winter 2007

Fall 2006

Spring 2006

 

Winter 2006

Fall 2005

Spring 2005

Winter 2005

Fall 2004

Spring 2004

 

Winter 2004

Fall 2003

Spring 2003

Winter 2003

Fall 2002

Spring 2002

 

Winter 2002

Fall 2001

 
Civics Publications
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Bill of Rights Up Close

Bill of Rights Up Close

Beyond The Bill of Rights

Beyond The Bill of Rights

Bill of Rights Bulletin

Bill of Rights Bulletin

Constitutionally New Jersey

Constitutionally New Jersey (Download Only)

Historical Documents of New Jersey and the United States

Historical Documents of New Jersey and the United States (Download Only)

Mini-Court Teachers’ Guide

Mini-Court Teachers’ Guide for Grades K-2

Educational Guide for Trial Jurors

Educational Guide for Trial Jurors

What You Need to Know About Plagiarism

What You Need to Know About Plagiarism

Turning 18 in New Jersey

Turning 18 in New Jersey (Download Only)

Publications for the Public
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Law Points for Senior Citizens (English)

Law Points for Senior Citizens (4th Edition)

Domestic Violence: The Law and You (English)

Domestic Violence: The Law and You (English)

Domestic Violence: The Law and You (Spanish)

Domestic Violence: The Law and You (Spanish)

Avoiding Notario Fraud in New Jersey (English)

Avoiding Notario Fraud in New Jersey (English)

Avoiding Notario Fraud in New Jersey (Spanish)

Avoiding Notario Fraud in New Jersey (Spanish)

New Jersey Law Concerning the Necessary Care of Pets and Certain Animals (Download Only)

Animal Law Pamphlet (Download Only)

CJAP Attorney Guide (Download Only)

CJAP Attorney Guide (Download Only)

Bankruptcy: A Basic Guide to Personal Bankruptcy (English)

Bankruptcy: A Basic Guide to Personal Bankruptcy

Consumer’s Guide to New Jersey Law (English)

Consumer’s Guide to New Jersey Law

Your Guide to Municipal Court (English)

Your Guide to Municipal Court (English)

Your Guide to Municipal Court (Spanish)

Your Guide to Municipal Court (Spanish)

AIDS and the Law in New Jersey (English)

AIDS and the Law in New Jersey (English)

AIDS and the Law in New Jersey (Spanish)

AIDS and the Law in New Jersey (Spanish)

Disability Law: A Legal Primer (English)

Disability Law: A Legal Primer (Download Only)

Legal Consequences of Substance Abuse (Download Only)

Legal Consequences of Substance Abuse – English (Download Only)

Legal Consequences of Substance Abuse (Download Only)

Legal Consequences of Substance Abuse – Spanish (Download Only)

Residential Construction & Renovation: A Legal Guide for New Jersey (Download Only)

Residential Construction & Renovation: A Legal Guide for New Jersey (Download Only)

Starting and Succeeding with a New Business (Download Only)

Starting and Succeeding with a New Business (Download Only)

What You Need to Know About Adoption (Download Only)

What You Need to Know About Adoption (Download Only)

How to Become a Lawyer (Download Only)

How to Become a Lawyer (Download Only)

Guides for Educational Advocates
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Child Custody for Educators and School Mental Health Professionals

Child Custody for Educators and School Mental Health Professionals (Download Only)

The Right to Special Education in New Jersey

The Right to Special Education in New Jersey: A Guide for Advocates (Download Only)

Understanding Public School Residency Requirements: A Guide for Advocates

Understanding Public School Residency Requirements: A Guide for Advocates (Download Only)

Student Discipline Rights and Procedures: A Guide for Advocates

Student Discipline Rights and Procedures: A Guide for Advocates (Download Only)

Education Rights of Homeless Students: A Guide for Advocates

Education Rights of Homeless Students: A Guide for Advocates (Download Only)