The Virginia Rules Topic pages are written in a simple question-and-answer format to educate young Virginians about Virginia laws and help them develop skills needed to make sound decisions, avoid breaking laws, and become active citizens in their schools and communities.
The material is state-specific, law-related and designed for middle and high school students in Virginia. Virginia Rules covers 26 topics of interest and importance to students.
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Virginia Rules Topics
- Laws in Virginia
- Virginia’s Judicial System
- Juvenile Justice in Virginia
- A Virginia Courtroom
- Criminal Law Basics
- Civil Law Basics
- Legal Rights of Juveniles
- Crimes Against Persons
- Property Crimes
- Shoplifting
- Student Responsibilities
- Keeping Your Driver’s License
- Trust and Respect Between Teens and Law Enforcement
- Teens and Employment
- Family Relationships and the Law
- Bullying
- Gangs
- Teens and Violence
- Dating Violence
- Alcohol, Tobacco and Marijuana
- Drugs – Overview
- Prescription Drugs
- Opioids
- Technology and You
- Victims’ Rights
- Teens and Crime Prevention
The Virginia Rules materials do not constitute legal advice, but rather provide state-specific, law-related information designed to educate elementary, middle, and high school students in Virginia.
