• 12/07/2009 - 12/07/2009 - Chesterfield, VA
  10:00 am to 3:00 pm, sign-in starts at 9:30 am.
  
  
  • Eanes-Pittman Public Safety Training Center
    Chesterfield County Government Complex
    6610 Public Safety Way
    Chesterfield, VA 23832    map
  
  
• 12/10/2009 - 12/10/2009 - Virginia Beach, VA
  10:00 am to 3:00 pm, sign-in starts at 9:30 am.
  
  
  • Virginia Beach Law Enforcement Training Academy
    411 Integrity Way
    Virginia Beach, VA 23451    map
  
  

To register, visit our online registration system.

There is no fee for attending this training

General Description

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services in cooperation with the Office of the Attorney General is pleased to announce upcoming overview training in the new law-related education for teens program, "Virginia Rules." Built upon the success of Virginia’s former Class Action program, Virginia Rules focus is on the criminal justice system with particular emphasis on how Virginia laws apply to teens. Virginia Rules will educate young Virginians about the law and help them develop skills needed to make sound decisions, to avoid breaking laws, and to become active citizens of their schools and communities. These lessons are designed for middle and high school students. In addition, Virginia Rules offers a comprehensive website with law-related resources and tools for use by students, parents, and instructors. From the website, instructors will access and download lessons with student worksheets, student topical handouts, and supplemental materials. User-specific educational portals will also be available for use by students and parents.

This training is intended for teachers, school safety practitioners, and school resource officers (SROs) serving the middle and high school environments. Law enforcement officers and school security officers will receive four (4) hours of legal credit for their participation in this training.

Current Virginia Rules curriculum topics include:

• Introduction to Laws
• Introduction to Virginia's Judicial System
• Introduction to Juvenile Justice in Virginia
• Introduction to the Courtroom
• Criminal Law
• Civil and Contract Law
• Crimes Against Persons
• Property Crimes
• Student Responsibilities
• Driving
• Parent, Child, and Family Relationships and the Law
• Bullying
• Gangs
• Violence
• Dating Violence
• Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs
• Internet Safety Laws
• Victim's Rights
• Teens and Crime Prevention

Lunch

A working lunch will be provided on site.

Questions?

Inquiries concerning this training may be made to Steve Clark at steve.clark@dcjs.virginia.gov or (434) 947-2938, or Donna Michaelis at donna.michaelis@dcjs.virginia.gov or (804) 371-6506.