Virginia's "Adam's Law," passed in 2022 after the hazing death of VCU student Adam Oakes, influenced the new federal Stop Campus Hazing Act signed by President Biden. The national law mandates colleges report hazing incidents under the Clery Act, standardizes definitions, and requires prevention programs. Virginia's law already enforces hazing prevention training and advisor oversight at fraternity events, with advocates hoping these reforms will foster safer and more inclusive campus environments nationwide.
Virginians are watching the weather as the first days of 2025 will feature a series of cold fronts bringing frigid air to many parts of the nation.Preview: USDA meteorologist Brad Rippey says...Preview: He says the chances of snowfall should increase throughout the coming week.Preview: So, for those hoping for some winter precipitation, he adds...Preview: Virginia is getting a grant from the Justice Department to help fight human trafficking. Attorney General Jason Miyares announced the one-point-two-nine-million-dollar grant from the Office of Victims of Crime yesterday. Miyares said the grant will be used for research, training, testing and other types of support for programs to reduce child and youth labor and sex trafficking. January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month.
The cost of video visitation at Virginia prison facilities is going down this year. The cost of video visits will drop by five cents on January 13th. The video calls will cost 15 cents a minute. The cost will drop to 12 cents a minute on July 1st.