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case to a just resolution,” said Attorney General Jay Jones. “My office will continue to provide every resource available to law enforcement agencies across the Commonwealth and work to support sexual assault victims, always.” ABC News: Man arrested in...
General writing in opposition to the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act), H.R. 7757. Despite its name, the law fails to hold social media companies accountable for keeping young people safe from the proven harms of online platforms,...
Rights Act prohibits discrimination against Virginians on the basis of gender identity or sexual orientation. Under this law, LGBTQ+ people are protected from all forms of discrimination, whether in the workplace, or other places of public...
Virginia. Legal Services (free or reduced fee) Lewis B. Puller, Jr. Veterans Benefits Clinic – This clinic at William & Mary Law School provides assistance with disability compensation claims. Mason Veterans and Servicemembers Legal Clinic – This clinic...
Civil Rightshttps://www.oag.state.va.us/citizen-resources/civil-rights
public accommodation, educational institutions, and real estate transactions, as well as pattern or practice issues involving law enforcement agencies. In order to submit a discrimination complaint related to these areas, you may submit to the...
Virginia Tobacco Directory listing tobacco product manufacturers and tobacco products that are in compliance with Virginia law. This directory lists the names of those tobacco product manufacturers that have been certified by the Attorney General as...
home. Poor mental health or abnormal behavior- including being fearful, anxious, depressed, or submissive, an unusual fear of law enforcement, often avoids eye contact. Poor physical health- including malnourishment and signs of physical abuse. Lack of...
Laws Against Human Trafficking As human trafficking is a local to international issue, jurisdictions must be willing to cooperate to vigorously investigate, prosecute, and sentence criminals, as well as rehabilitate and assist victims. Click here to...
Bar (VSB) is the state agency responsible for regulation of the legal profession. In addition, the VSB offers the Virginia Lawyer Referral Service (VLRS). By calling the VLRS, you can be given the name and phone number of a Virginia attorney who...
GANGS - The Big Liehttps://www.oag.state.va.us/?view=article&id=320:gangs-the-big-lie&catid=14
Family,' the Office of the Attorney General identified a need to create a video for kids. After careful collaboration with law enforcement and psychologists, ‘The Big Lie' was produced to expose the dark reality of gangs preying upon our children...
Community Outreachhttps://www.oag.state.va.us/programs-outreach/community-outreach
and other resources. Train community leaders and others by: Facilitating and coordinating training opportunities for law enforcement (crime-reduction, human trafficking, substance abuse). Working with in-house experts to answer questions and provide...
SAKI - Sexual Assault Kit Testing Initiative Granthttps://www.oag.state.va.us/saki
in Virginia) tracking system in 2019, enhancing efficiency and coordination among victims, forensic nurses, victim advocates, law enforcement agencies, and crime labs. Eliminate the backlog of unsubmitted PERKs in 2020 and ensure that all PERKs are...
SAKI - Traininghttps://www.oag.state.va.us/saki/saki-training
Police (IACP) and is approved by the Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) for Partial In-service Credits (PIC) for law enforcement. It is also approved by the Virginia State Bar for Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits for attorneys. The...
for its adoption, attempting to prevent election officials from implementing in-person absentee voting contradicts state law and is legally invalid. 25-023 Hon. Glen H. Sturtevant, Member, Senate of Virginia The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE)...
public, not partisan agendas,” said Attorney General Jones. “This office belongs to the people of Virginia. We will use every lawful tool to ensure justice works for everyone in every corner of the Commonwealth. “I promised Virginians that I would push...
District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia in King v. Youngkin, striking down Virginia’s felony disenfranchisement law. Commonwealth of Virginia Office of the Attorney General Jay Jones Attorney General 202 North 9th Street Richmond, Virginia...
that these threats likely conflict with ongoing litigation and court-ordered protections. “Virginia honors our highly skilled law enforcement agencies that protect our communities and uphold the Constitution,” said Attorney General Jones. “We are deeply...
and, in several tragic cases, cost lives. Governor Spanberger spoke about keeping communities safe, safeguarding the rule of law, adhering to constitutional limits, and protecting rather than targeting communities. As Attorney General, I answer to the...
Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to stop President Trump’s latest attempt to impose sweeping tariffs on consumers and businesses without congressional approval. Commonwealth of Virginia Office...
is trying to pull one off.” Here are some common scams that have been reported to the Attorney General’s Office or other law enforcement agencies: Government Impostor Scams – IRS Con artists may contact you by telephone, e-mail, or text message claiming...