For Parents and Educators
Alcohol and Tobacco
- Alcohol Education Basics, Va Dept of ABC
- AlcoholFX Mobile App
- Learn Alcohol Basics for Parents
- Make a Difference: Talk to Your Child About Alcohol, National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
- NIH: Classroom Resources on Drug Effects
- Parenting to Prevent Childhood Alcohol Use
- Prescription Drugs: They Can Help But Also Hurt: Not Worth the Risk (for Teens)
- Preventing Underage Drinking and Substance Abuse (PDF)
- Start Talking Before They Start Drinking: A Family Guide, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (PDF)
- Stop Underage Drinking
- Substance Use/Misuse – Youth.gov
- Talk. They Hear You.
- The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Prevent and Reduce Underage Drinking, 2007 (PDF)
- To Prevent and Reduce Underage Drinking: A Guide to Action for Families (PDF)
- Underage Drinking Prevention, Traffic Safety Marketing, Dept of Transportation
- VCPN Newsletter: Preventing Underage Drinking and Substance Abuse
- Virginia Alcohol Laws & Parental Responsibility, Virginia Department of Alcohol Beverage Control (PDF)
- You(th) and Tobacco: What You(th) Should Know about Tobacco
- Youth Tobacco Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Bullying
- Anti-bullying Strategies, National Crime Prevention Council
- Bullying Resources, National Crime Prevention Council
- Bullying Resources, Teaching Tolerance
- Bullying: What Parents Can Do, National Crime Prevention Council
- Cyberbullying Research Center
- Cyberbullying Resources for Parents, CRC
- Girls and Bullying, National Crime Prevention Council
- Girls Health, Bullying
- KnowBullying
- OJJDP Bullying Prevention
- Stopbullying.gov
- Teaching Tolerance
Civil Law Basics
Crimes Against Persons
- Calling All Hotheads: Tips on Keeping Cool in an Angry World (PDF)
- National Crime Prevention Council
- Violent Crimes and Personal Safety (PDFs)
Criminal Law Basics
- Crime in Virginia, by Year, Virginia State Police
- Criminal Justice in America, Constitutional Rights Foundation
- National Criminal Justice Reference Services, Crime
- U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics, Criminal Sentencing
Dating Violence
Drugs - Overview
- Keeping Youth Drug Free
- NIH: Classroom Resources on Drug Effects
- NIH: Facts on Teen Drug Use for Parents
- Partnership for Drug-Free Kids: Parent Information
- Substance Use/Misuse – Youth.gov
- Teens, Drugs & Violence: A Special Report
Family Relationships and the Law
- Child Abuse & Foster Care Prevention
- Families Forward
- Virginia Department of Social Services Adoption & Foster Care
- Virginia Department of Social Services Child Protective Services (CPS)
Gangs
- Gang Resistance Education and Training
- Girls and Gangs: The Hidden Risks of Dating a Gang Member
- National Gang Center
- National Youth Gang Survey Analysis
- Parent’s Guide to Gangs
- Why Youth Join Gangs
Heroin
Introduction to a Virginia Courtroom
- The Answer Book for Jury Service, Supreme Court of Virginia
- Virginia Courts in Brief (PDF)
- Virginia’s Judicial System
Introduction to Juvenile Justice in Virginia
- Juvenile Justice Process
- Juvenile Justice, Youth.gov
- Steps in the Juvenile Justice Process (PDF)
- Supreme Court of Virginia
- The Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Pamphlet (PDF)
- The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice
Introduction to Laws in Virginia
- Capitol Classroom Publications
- Virginia General Assembly, Capitol Classroom
- Virginia Rule of Law Project
Introduction to Virginia's Judicial System
- General District Court Informational Pamphlet
- The Answer Book for Jury Service Virginia Judicial System (PDF)
- The Circuit Court Informational Pamphlet
- The Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Informational Pamphlet
- Virginia’s Judicial System
Keeping Your Driver's License
- Drinking and Driving, DMV
- Impaired Driving, DMV
- Teen Driver, DMV
- Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, Driver Education Requirements
- Virginia Parent/Teen Driving Guide
Legal Rights of Juveniles
Prescription Drugs
- Medicine Abuse Project
- NIH: Classroom Resources on Drug Effects
- Prescription Drug Misuse and Abuse, SAMHSA
- Prescription Drugs: They Can Help But Also Hurt: Not Worth the Risk (for Teens)
- Substance Use/Misuse – Youth.gov
- Talking to Your Kids About Prescription Drug Abuse: Not Worth the Risk (for Parents)
Property Crimes
- Graffiti Prevention, a Teacher Guide (PDF)
- Juvenile Victims of Property Crimes (PDF)
- National Center for Victims of Crime
- National Criminal Justice Reference Service, Property Crime
- Theft: Brochures on Protecting Your Property, Shoplifting, Identity Theft and More (PDF)
Shoplifting
Student Responsibilities
- Guidelines for the Development of Policies and Procedures for Managing Student Behaviors In Emergency Situations in Virginia Public Schools (PDF)
- Virginia Board of Education Student Code of Conduct Policy Guidelines (PDF)
- Virginia Department of Education, Student and School Support
Technology and You
- Cyberbullying Research Center
- Cybersafe Girls, National Crime Prevention Council
- Internet Safety: Brochures on Cybersafety, Safe Internet Use, and More
- NetSmartz Workshop
- Parents’ Guide to Social Networking Websites
- TeensHealth – Online Safety
- Tips for Parents to Keep Kids Safe Online
- Wired Safety
Teens and Crime Prevention
- Be Safe and Sound in School
- Celebrate Safe Communities, National Crime Prevention Council
- Crime Prevention Month Materials
- Home and Neighborhood Safety
- National Crime Prevention Council
- Neighborhood Safety Tips for Parents
- Teen Victims of Crime, National Crime Prevention Council
- Teens, Crime and Community
- Theft: Brochures on Protecting Your Property, Shoplifting, Identity Theft and More (PDF)
Teens and Employment
- Employment, Youth.gov
- FAQs on Youth Employment
- US Dept of Labor, Youth and Labor
- Virginia Department of Labor and Industry
- Virginia Youth Employment Certificates
- Youth Rules! Preparing the 21st Century Workforce
Teens and Violence
- A Dozen Things Principals Can Do to Stop School Violence (PDF)
- A Dozen Things Teachers Can Do to Stop School Violence (PDF)
- Calling All Hotheads: Tips on Keeping Cool in an Angry World (PDF)
- National Center for Victims of Crime
- National Criminal Justice Reference Services, Crime
- Violence Prevention, Youth.gov
- Violent Crimes and Personal Safety (PDFs)
Victims' Rights
- A Summary of Virginia’s Crime Victim and Witness Rights Act (PDF)
- Crime Victim and Victim’s Rights (PDF)
- National Center for Victims of Crime
- Office of the Attorney General, Commonwealth of Virginia, Victim Notification Program
- Victim’s Rights Law Center
- Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services – Victims Services
For Students
Alcohol and Tobacco
- Health and Safety Activity Book for Elementary School
- Just the Facts: Drinking and Driving Prevention, Virginia Department of Alcohol Beverage Control (PDF)
- Learn Alcohol Basics for High School Students
- Learn Alcohol Basics for Middle School
- Life of the Party: Responsible Hosting in Virginia, Virginia Department of Alcohol Beverage Control
- Prescription Drugs: They Can Help But Also Hurt: Not Worth the Risk (for Teens)
- Substance Use/Misuse – Youth.gov
- Tips for Teens: The Truth About Tobacco
- Underage Drinking: Myths vs. Facts (PDF)
- Virginia Alcohol Laws & Parental Responsibility, Virginia Department of Alcohol Beverage Control (PDF)
- YADAPP, Youth Alcohol & Drug Abuse Prevention, Virginia Department of Alcohol Beverage Control
- You(th) and Tobacco: What You(th) Should Know about Tobacco
- YStreet – Promoting a Healthy Virginia
Bullying
- Bulletins for Teens: Bullying and Harassment, National Center for Victims of Crime
- Cyberbullying Research Center
- Cyberbullying Resources for Teens, CRC
- Girls Health, Bullying
- National Organizations for Youth Safety on Bullying
- Stopbullying.gov
Civil Law Basics
- Consumer Protection, Virginia Office of the Attorney General
- Small Claims Court Procedures (PDF)
- Teens: Protect Your Identity From Thieves
Crimes Against Persons
- Calling All Hotheads: Tips on Keeping Cool in an Angry World (PDF)
- National Crime Prevention Council
- Violent Crimes and Personal Safety (PDFs)
Criminal Law Basics
- Crime in Virginia, by Year, Virginia State Police
- Criminal Justice in America, Constitutional Rights Foundation
- National Criminal Justice Reference Services, Crime
Dating Violence
Drugs - Overview
- Above the Influence
- NIDA for Teens
- Substance Use/Misuse – Youth.gov
- Tips for Teens: Opioids, SAMHSA
- Tips for Teens: The Truth About Cocaine
- Tips for Teens: The Truth About Inhalants
- Tips for Teens: The Truth About Marijuana
- Tips for Teens: The Truth About Methamphetamine
- Tips for Teens: The Truth About Methamphetamine, SAMHSA
Family Relationships and the Law
- Families Forward
- Virginia Department of Social Services Adoption & Foster Care
- Virginia Department of Social Services Child Protective Services (CPS)
Gangs
Heroin
Introduction to a Virginia Courtroom
Introduction to Juvenile Justice in Virginia
- Juvenile Justice Process
- Juvenile Justice, Youth.gov
- Steps in the Juvenile Justice Process (PDF)
- Supreme Court of Virginia
- The Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Pamphlet (PDF)
- The Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice
Introduction to Laws in Virginia
- Capitol Classroom Publications
- Virginia General Assembly, Capitol Classroom
- Virginia Rule of Law Project
Introduction to Virginia's Judicial System
- General District Court Informational Pamphlet
- The Answer Book for Jury Service Virginia Judicial System (PDF)
- The Circuit Court Informational Pamphlet
- The Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Informational Pamphlet
- Virginia Supreme Court
- Virginia’s Judicial System
Keeping Your Driver's License
- Drinking and Driving, DMV
- Impaired Driving, DMV
- Teen Driver, DMV
- Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, Driver Education Requirements
- Virginia Parent/Teen Driving Guide
Legal Rights of Juveniles
Prescription Drugs
- Medicine Abuse Project
- Prescription Drug Misuse and Abuse, SAMHSA
- Prescription Drugs: They Can Help But Also Hurt: Not Worth the Risk (for Teens)
- Substance Use/Misuse – Youth.gov
- Tips for Teens: Opioids, SAMHSA
- Tips for Teens: Steroids, SAMHSA
Property Crimes
- Juvenile Victims of Property Crimes (PDF)
- National Center for Victims of Crime
- Theft: Brochures on Protecting Your Property, Shoplifting, Identity Theft and More (PDF)
Shoplifting
Technology and You
- Cyberbullying Research Center
- Internet Safety: Brochures on Cybersafety, Safe Internet Use, and More
- National Crime Prevention Council, Internet Safety
- NetSmartz Workshop
- TeensHealth – Online Safety
- Wired Safety
Teens and Crime Prevention
- Celebrate Safe Communities, National Crime Prevention Council
- Civic Engagement, Youth.giv
- Crime Prevention Resources for Teens, NCPC
- Home and Neighborhood Safety
- Teen Victims of Crime, National Crime Prevention Council
- Teens, Crime and Community
- Theft: Brochures on Protecting Your Property, Shoplifting, Identity Theft and More (PDF)
Teens and Employment
- Employment, Youth.gov
- FAQs on Youth Employment
- Virginia Youth Employment Certificates
- Youth Rules! Preparing the 21st Century Workforce
Teens and Violence
- A Dozen Things Students Can Do to Stop School Violence (PDF)
- Calling All Hotheads: Tips on Keeping Cool in an Angry World (PDF)
- National Center for Victims of Crime
- National Criminal Justice Reference Services, Crime
- Violence Prevention, Youth.gov
- Violent Crimes and Personal Safety (PDFs)
Victims' Rights
- A Summary of Virginia’s Crime Victim and Witness Rights Act (PDF)
- Crime Victim and Victim’s Rights (PDF)
- National Center for Victims of Crime
- Office of the Attorney General, Commonwealth of Virginia, Victim Notification Program
- Victim’s Rights Law Center
- Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services – Victims Services
