Lee County Victim Witness Program

04/22/2026

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month 💙

Every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and protected. This month, we join together to raise awareness, support families, and help build brighter futures for children in our community.

Prevention starts with all of us. By working together, we can create safe, supportive environments where every child has the opportunity to thrive.

04/22/2026

In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, learn more about DCJS's programs and resources to support victims of sexual assault and other crimes. https://www.dcjs.virginia.gov/victims-services

04/22/2026

04/15/2026

Today, we joined the Southwest Virginia Children’s Advocacy Center, the Kinship Navigator Program, the Lee County Extension Office, the Lee County Department of Social Services, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, the Virginia State Police, Healthy Families with Mountain Empire Older Citizens, and Ladies of Lee to plant blue pinwheels at the Lee County Courthouse in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month.

The pinwheels serve as a meaningful reminder of our shared commitment to protecting children, supporting families, and working together to ensure every child in our community has the opportunity to grow up safe, supported, and heard. This marks the third year of the pinwheel planting in Lee County. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this event possible.

03/03/2026

The Lee County Victim Witness Program participated in the CHILDREN’S CLOTHING AND BLANKET DRIVE, hosted by the Ballad Health Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program. During medical forensic exams it is typical for clothing to be collected as evidence. This drive assisted in providing clothing and blankets for childhood sexual assault survivors who are seen in a Ballad Health hospital.

01/25/2026

Due to inclement weather and in an effort to keep everyone safe, Lee County Victim Witness will be closed tomorrow, Monday January 26. As Always, if you need immediate assistance call the Lee County Sheriff’s Office at 276-346-7777.

01/10/2026

January is Stalking Awareness Month — and it’s time to shine a light on the dangerous realities stalking survivors face.

Survivors often experience fear, harassment, and threats, and when fi****ms are involved, the danger increases dramatically. This resource breaks down the connection for advocates and allies.

Read now https://bwjp.org/stalking-and-the-predetermined-risk-for-gun-violence/

01/10/2026

01/10/2026

January is National Stalking Awareness Month. Stalking can be incredibly scary, and even dangerous, and it's often a tool used by abusers in order to maintain power and control over current or former partners. Stalking is also a crime in every single state and U.S. territory, and victims deserve support, resources, and safety.

Learn more from SPARC - Stalking Prevention, Awareness & Resource Center and join us in raising awareness this month: https://buff.ly/xUIWaep



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01/10/2026

In many states and territories, victims and survivors of stalking can get a restraining order, whether or not they know their stalker, and whether or not the stalking happens online or in person (or both). Learn more about the laws in your state or territory: https://buff.ly/UXKENxt



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