Recently, the “Protecting the Young” national public service lecture tour—“Rule of Law in the Sunshine Campus”—organized by the Third Criminal Law Department of King&Capital Law Firm was successfully held at the 12th Division of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps. The event reached multiple middle and high schools, bringing professional legal education directly to young people and offering tens of thousands of teachers and students a practical legal education experience that was both professional and thought-provoking. At the foot of the Tianshan Mountains, it sowed the seeds of the rule of law for the growth of minors. Recently, the “Protect the Seedlings” national public welfare lecture tour—titled “Sunshine on Campus with the Rule of Law”—organized by the Third Criminal Law Department of King&Capital Law Firm was successfully held at the 12th Division of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps. The event reached multiple junior high and high schools, bringing professional legal education directly to young people. It provided tens of thousands of teachers and students with a practical legal education experience that was both professional and thought-provoking, sowing the seeds of the rule of law for the growth of minors at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains.
The Urumqi leg of the “Protect the Seedlings” public awareness campaign featured content closely aligned with campus life and a dynamic, engaging format. It not only enhanced young people’s legal literacy and self-protection skills but also provided strong support for the development of the rule of law on campus. The event received high praise from the Education Bureau, school administrators, and all teachers and students, and was covered by local television stations, achieving positive social impact and significant influence in promoting legal awareness.
The public awareness team for this event was composed of Senior Partners Peng Jiyue and Niu Xingli, Partner Jia Zhiheng, and attorneys Chen Sainan and Liu Bingyang from King&Capital Law Firm. Distinguishing itself from traditional legal lectures, the legal team tailored its approach to the cognitive characteristics of adolescents. Using real-life cases, the latest judicial data, and interactive campus scenarios as core elements, they delivered systematic presentations on key topics such as the prevention of school bullying, protection against sexual assault, prevention of internet addiction, and the prevention of juvenile delinquency. Through methods that were easy to understand, memorable, and practical, they ensured that the principles of the rule of law truly took root in the minds and hearts of the students.
During the presentations, the legal team used shocking real-life cases from judicial practice to profoundly illustrate the fundamental principle that all are equal before the law. From highly educated individuals who crossed legal boundaries on a whim and ruined their promising futures, to gifted youths who faced criminal penalties for illegal business operations, these real-life stories vividly demonstrated the heavy consequences of criminal behavior. They served as a warning to students that regardless of their natural talents or educational background, they must adhere to the legal bottom line and respect the authority of the law.
Drawing on judicial data on minors released by the Supreme People’s Court and the Supreme People’s Procuratorate, the legal team provided a detailed analysis of current trends in juvenile crime and the most common offenses. They focused on explaining common crimes involving minors, such as theft, fraud, group brawls, and robbery, while clearly outlining key concepts like the age of criminal responsibility and the boundaries of administrative penalties. This effectively dispelled the misconception that “minority status serves as a shield against the law.” At the same time, addressing the high-risk issue of school bullying, the lecture team comprehensively analyzed various forms of bullying—including physical assault, verbal abuse, social isolation, and online rumor-mongering—clarified the legal consequences of bullying, and guided students to reject violence, refuse to be bystanders, bravely say “no” to bullying, and seek help from teachers or parents immediately upon encountering any form of abuse.
As smartphones and the internet have become standard features of adolescents’ lives, cybersecurity and self-protection were key topics of this presentation. Drawing on typical cases, the legal team exposed common tactics used in online abuse: perpetrators often disguise their identities on social media platforms to gain trust, then solicit private photos or videos, and ultimately lure victims into offline meetings to carry out their crimes. To address this risk, the team taught students the “Three Don’ts” of online socializing: do not casually disclose personal information, do not easily add strangers as friends, and do not rashly accept offline invitations. They also shared the practical “Three Look, Three Walk” safety technique, reminding everyone to stay away from dangerous “crime hotspots” such as bars, karaoke venues, and secluded, enclosed areas; avoid going out alone late at night; and call the police for help immediately if in danger.
In the session on preventing sexual assault, the legal team clarified the boundaries of bodily privacy and appropriate limits in interactions with the opposite sex. They emphasized that private body parts must not be touched by others without consent, guided young people in developing healthy relationship values, and raised their awareness of self-protection to prevent risks of abuse at the source. Additionally, addressing issues such as cyberbullying, the exposure of private information through “unboxing” videos, and irrational fan behavior in online comments, the team made it clear that the internet is not a lawless zone. They emphasized that spreading rumors, insulting others, or defaming others all entail legal liability, and guided young people toward civilized internet use and rational expression.
Following the event, at the invitation of the Education Bureau of the 12th Division, the outreach team participated in a symposium on campus rule of law development. They engaged in in-depth discussions with school administrators regarding campus safety management, the protection of student rights, and the prevention and control of legal risks related to schools. On-site, they addressed legal challenges encountered in daily management and provided professional, actionable recommendations for rule of law development, thereby contributing to the further improvement of campus safety systems.
Minors are the future of our country and the hope of our nation; safeguarding their healthy growth is a vital responsibility for legal professionals. This public welfare initiative fully demonstrates the social responsibility and professional commitment of King&Capital Law Firm. Moving forward, King&Capital Law Firm will continue to advance the nationwide “Protect the Seedlings” public legal education tour, constantly expanding the scope of its outreach and innovating its educational formats. We aim to bring the light of the rule of law to more campuses and more young people, safeguarding the healthy growth of minors through professional legal services, and ensuring that the rule of law becomes the most solid guardian of their youth.
