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The 2010 Virginia School and Campus Safety Training Forum
Monday, July 12, 2010 -- Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Norfolk, Virginia
The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services is pleased to announce the 2010 Virginia School and Campus Safety Training Forum. This year's Virginia School and Campus Safety Training Forum will commence on Monday, July 12, 2010 with a full day of keynote addresses by experts and professionals in school and campus safety including:
Campus Attacks: Targeted Violence Affecting Institutions of Higher Education
Mr. William Modzeleski, Associate Assistant Deputy Secretary of the USDOE Office of Safe and Drug Free Schools
It Can Happen Here
AJ DeAndrea, SWAT officer from Jefferson County, Columbine and Platte Canyon Shootings (invited) John Leathers, Penn State University John Michael and Ellen Keyes, parents of Platte Canyon victim Emily Keyes and founders of “I Love You Guys” Foundation
Barriers to Communication Between Law Enforcement, Schools, and Higher Education
Chief Timothy Longo, Charlottesville Police Department
Understanding Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: Surviving and Thriving in a Violent World
Dr. James Reese, James T. Reese & Associates
The opening day of keynote presentations will be followed by one- and two-day specialized training opportunities (July 13 and July 14, 2010) as follows:
Tuesday (only), July 13, 2010 Sessions:
- Bullying Prevention and Intervention: The Essentials for an Effective Response to Bullying In Schools
- Campus Attacks: Targeted Violence Affecting Institutions of Higher Education
- Campus Sexual Assault
- Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED)/Threat and Vulnerability Assessments for Educational Facilities
- Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) In-service
- Underage Drinking Prevention and Legal Update
- Internet Safety and Legal Update
- It's Not Just For Girls: Understanding Masculinity and the Prevention of Teen Dating Violence
- Legal Update for Higher Education
- Legal Update for K-12
- School Security Officer and Instructor Update and Related Resources
- Virginia Rules: The New Class Action Program
Tuesday, July 13 AND Wednesday, July 14, 2010 Sessions:
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- Campus Security Officer (CSO) Certification Training Course
Cost: We are pleased to offer 1-day, 2-day, and 3-day sessions to participants of this conference at a flat registration fee of $25.00.
We are anticipating more than 600 school and campus safety practitioners will be in attendance at this annual event. Partnering with the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services to bring you this collective training opportunity are the following: Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, Virginia Department of Education, Virginia Department of State Police, Office of the Attorney General, Virginia Department of Health, the Virginia Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators, and the Virginia Crime Prevention Association.
The conference session (7/12) and specialized trainings (7/13-14) will be held July 12-14, 2010 at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott located at 235 East Main Street in Norfolk, Virginia.
Conference Details:
Date: July 12-14, 2010
Times: Sign-in begins at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, July 12.
Opening session begins at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, July 12
Location:
The Norfolk Waterside Marriott
235 East Main Street
Norfolk, VA 23510
Directions, map and parking info
Registration Fee Package Options:
Main Conference (one day only), $25.00:
Main Conference + one day training session, $25.00:
- Bullying Prevention and Intervention: The Essentials for an Effective Response to Bullying In Schools
- Campus Attacks: Targeted Violence Affecting Institutions of Higher Education
- Campus Sexual Assault
- Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED)/Threat and Vulnerability Assessments for Educational Facilities
- Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) In-service
- Underage Drinking Prevention and Legal Update
- Internet Safety and Legal Update
- It's Not Just For Girls: Understanding Masculinity and the Prevention of Teen Dating Violence
- Legal Update for Higher Education
- Legal Update for K-12
- School Security Officer and Instructor Update and Related Resources
- Virginia Rules: The New Class Action Program
Main Conference + two day training session, $25.00:
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
- Campus Security Officer (CSO) Certification Training Course
Conference Registration Deadline: Friday, July 2, 2010, 5:00 p.m.
The registration fee is required and non-refundable unless registration is canceled prior to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 2, 2010. This fee applies to all registered participants who fail to cancel by the deadline, even if they are unable to attend.
Cash payments will NOT be accepted at the conference.
Confirmation: Please verify that all data entered at registration is correct and that the registration process is complete. You will receive an "Order Confirmation" page when your registration has been accepted. This will also be e-mailed to you if you enter a valid e-mail address. Please do not register multiple times. If you are unsure if your registration was complete or you need to correct any entered information, please contact Melissa Leigh at 804-786-8467. Confirmation letters will not be mailed. Any necessary correspondence will be sent via e-mail. Please ensure that you have entered a valid e-mail address if you wish to receive further information.
Cancellations/Refunds: Cancellations received by the registration deadline will receive a full refund. Cancellations received after the registration deadline will not receive any refund.
Register online at: www.dcjs.virginia.gov/trainingevents
Hotel Details:
Lodging arrangements, reservations, and rate information forthcoming.
Information:
- Melissa Leigh - 804-786-8467, melissa.leigh@dcjs.virginia.gov
- Steve Clark - 434-947-2938, steven.clark@dcjs.virginia.gov
- Donna Michaelis - 804-371-6506, donna.michaelis@dcjs.virginia.gov
Virginia Rules, A Law Related Education Program Scheduled for August 2010
Mark your calendars now to attend Virginia Rules training later this summer.
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.
This training is intended for teachers, school administrators, school resource officers (SROs), and school security officers (SSOs) serving the middle and high school environments. Law enforcement officers will receive four (4) hours of legal credit for their participation in this training.
Date and Location:
Friday, August 27, 2010
8:30 am - 3:00 pm (sign-in begins at 8:00 am)
Eanes-Pittman Public Safety Training Center (Chesterfield County Government Complex)
6610 Public Safety Way
Chesterfield, VA 23832
Registration and Cost:
There is no fee associated with this training.
Online registration: www.dcjs.virginia.gov/vcss/training/1011/virginiarules.cfm
Lunch:
A boxed lunch will be provided.
Questions?
Inquiries concerning this training may be made to:
Donna Michaelis, 804-371-6506, donna.michaelis@dcjs.virginia.gov
Melissa Leigh, 804-786-8467, melissa.leigh@dcjs.virginia.gov
Steve Clark, 434-947-2938, steven.clark@dcjs.virginia.gov
School Resource Officer Basic and School Security Officer Certification Combined Training Course
August 9 - 12, 2010
Newport News, VA
Mon - Wed: 8 am - 5 pm
Thurs: 8 am - 1 pm
General Description
The Virginia Center for School Safety at the Department of Criminal Justice Services, in collaboration with the Newport News Police Department, will be conducting a regional combined School Resource Officer (SRO) Basic and School Security Officer (SSO) Certification Training on August 9-12, 2010, in Newport News, VA. This instruction is geared toward school safety, school law, and in particular, the functions of School Resource Officers and School Security Officers in a school environment. Through this training approach, SROs and SSOs will gain insight into and recognition of their position within the school environment. In addition, this training will provide an excellent opportunity for school administrators to gain comprehensive information on the safeguards within their schools.
Participants
This training is intended for:
- Current and future School Resource Officers. SRO participants will receive a certificate and a Partial In-Service Credit (PIC-3) form for 30 hours, including 4 hours of legal credit, for participation in all segments of this training.
- School Security Officer personnel who have yet to comply with the mandatory SSO Certification training requirement in accordance with Virginia Code Section 9.1-102. Upon completion of training, SSOs will have satisfied this entry level training requisite and will receive certification as a SSO. A certificate documenting this accomplishment will be provided.
- School Administrators who seek an understanding of these essential personnel roles and components within a safe school environment. A certificate of participation will be provided.
Location:
Newport News Police Department
9710 Jefferson Ave.
Newport News, VA 23605
Recommended lodging:
Marriott
740 Town Center Drive
Newport News, Virginia 23606 USA
Phone: 1-757-873-9299
Fax: 1-757-873-9298
Courtyard Marriott
530 St Johns Road
Newport News, Virginia 23602 USA
Phone: 1-757-842.6212
Fax: 1-757-842.6213
Residence Inn Marriott
531 St. Johns Road
Newport News, Virginia 23602 USA
Phone: 1-757-842-6214
Fax: 1-757-842-6215
Travel, Meals & Lodging
Transportation, lodging, and meals are the responsibility of the participant, except where a lodging scholarship (funding and obtainment) request is made to this office and granted.
Registration and Cost
There is no fee associated with this training.
To register, please visit www.dcjs.virginia.gov/vcss/training/1011/srosso2010.cfm
Questions?
Inquiries concerning this training may be made to:
Donna Michaelis, 804-371-6506, donna.michaelis@dcjs.virginia.gov
Melissa Leigh, 804-786-8467, melissa.leigh@dcjs.virginia.gov
Steve Clark, 434-947-2938, steven.clark@dcjs.virginia.gov
Virginia Rules training held in March 2010
Four training sessions were held in March 2010 around the state and offered teachers, school administrators, and school resource officers (SROs) serving middle and high schools an introduction and overview of the Virginia Rules Program. These training sessions were held in Manassas, Weyers Cave, Abingdon and Roanoke.
Virginia Rules training in 2009 a success
Two training sessions were held in early December 2009 and offered teachers, school administrators, and school resource officers (SROs) serving middle and high schools an introduction and overview of the Virginia Rules Program. More training sessions are planned for 2010.
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| Chesterfield Training, December 2009 | Virginia Beach Training, December 2009 |
A letter from Virginia's Attorney General
Dear Fellow Virginians:
Thank you for visiting our new Virginia Rules website. Virginia Rules provides character education and teaches children their rights and responsibilities as citizens of the Commonwealth. We hope you find these resources to be helpful and informative.
Virginia Rules is a law-related educational program facilitated primarily by law enforcement professionals for middle and high school students and their parents. It provides a basic understanding of state law that governs socially acceptable behavior in the home, in school, and in the community By educating our students about citizenship and the consequences of unlawful behavior, we can reduce crime, violence and substance abuse.
Whether you are a parent, a student or a teacher, we value your opinion. Please click the “Contact Us” button above and share any ideas you may have on ways we might improve Virginia Rules.
Again, thank you for visiting and your interest in giving our students more tools to help build a better tomorrow for all Virginians.
Sincerely,
Ken Cuccinelli
Virginia Rules Launches Website
(Hampton, VA - July 28, 2009): Virginia Rules, a law-related educational program facilitated primarily by law enforcement professionals for our school children, today launched an interactive website, providing up-to-date instructional materials in an easy to use, electronic format. The website was unveiled at the 2009 Virginia School & Campus Safety Training Forum in Hampton, Virginia.
Virginia Rules provides a basic understanding of state law that governs socially acceptable behavior in the home, in school, and in the community for middle and high school students and their parents. By educating our students about citizenship and the short and long term consequences of unlawful behaviors, we reduce crime, violence and substance abuse in Virginia.
Virginia Rules provides character education and teaches children their rights and responsibilities as citizens of the Commonwealth. Children are encouraged to care about the quality of life in their schools, their homes, and their communities.
