RICHMOND, VA — In response to nine student overdoses at a Loudoun County high school just last month, Governor Glenn Youngkin today issued Executive Order Twenty-Eight. While the Loudoun County Public School division reportedly waited more than twenty days to notify parents to the overdose incidents, Governor Youngkin is taking immediate action to enhance prompt parental notification. The […]
Bridging the Gap successfully reduces repeat violence for Virginia children and young adults
Violence in our schools and communities takes a terrible toll on our youth but Community Violence Intervention programs like Bridging the Gap are making a real difference. (Check out Virginia Rules topic, Teens and Violence, for more on how Virginia law addresses this issue.) Firearm use in violent crimes has been on the rise since […]
Cannabis use in teens; new resource for parents and caregivers
Cannabis has been in the news lately as the Commonwealth reviews and enacts new laws associated with its use. In June 2022 Attorney General Miyares issued a multi-state letter urging congress to protect children and take action on THC look-alike products. Read his press release and letter to congress. One fact is settled: In Virginia, it is illegal for anyone under […]
2023 Legislative Updates
Each year we update our Virginia Rules curriculum to reflect the state law changes from the past General Assembly session. All new lesson materials for Virginia Rules instructors are posted on the Instructor Portal (login required). Selected Law Changes This is not a comprehensive list, but highlights some of the recent law updates that affect […]
2023 City of Richmond Police Department Camp
Richmond Police Department took campers to Funland in Fredericksburg, Pocahontas State Park, Skate Land, and Canal Tours, in addition to morning Virginia Rules Sessions. Check out some photos below (special thanks to Lt. Bill Woo, Richmond Police Dept. for sharing photos).
Summer Employment: Empowering Students for Success
It’s not too late to empower your Virginia Rules campers for an exciting and successful summer adventure by teaching a unit on youth employment in Virginia. By equipping them with knowledge about their rights and responsibilities, you can inspire students to seize the opportunities that await them, and help protect them from dangerous and illegal […]
