Legal, Reporting & Advocacy Resources
Families navigating concerns related to student safety, harassment, discrimination, assault, bullying, retaliation, disability accommodations, or educational access are often faced with complex systems and unclear processes.
SCAN maintains this resource page to help connect families with publicly available legal, advocacy, reporting, and support resources at the local, state, and national level.
The inclusion of an organization or resource on this page does not constitute endorsement or legal advice. Families are encouraged to consult qualified professionals regarding their individual circumstances.
If a child is in immediate danger or an emergency situation exists, contact 911 or your local law enforcement agency immediately.
SCAN is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation or legal advice.
Local Reporting Resources
Brunswick County
Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office: (434)-848-3133
Brunswick County Social Services:(434) 848-2142 — Brunswick County DSS
Commonwealth’s Attorney: Meredith Smith — (434) 848-3122
Victim/Witness Advocate: Mandy Hayes-Knowles (434)-848-0169
Charlotte County
Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office (434) 542-5141
Charlotte County Social Services: (434) 542-5164 — Charlotte County DSS
Commonwealth’s Attorney: Dan J. Farnsworth — (434) 542-4786
Victim/Witness Advocate: Gwen Hamlett (434) 542-4142
Halifax County
Halifax County Sheriff’s Office (434) 476-3339
Town of South Boston Police Department (434) 575-4273
Halifax County Social Services: (434) 476-6594 — Halifax County DSS
Commonwealth Attorney: Tracy Q. Martin — (434) 476-2139
Victim/Witness Advocate: Sharron Garrett - (434) 476-3393
Lunenburg County
Lunenburg County Sheriff’s Office (434) 696-4452
Lunenburg County Social Services: (434) 696-2134 — Lunenburg County DSS
Commonwealth Attorney: Rhonda K. Alexander — (434) 696-2174
Victim/Witness Advocate: Dawn Childers (434) 696-2698
Mecklenburg County
Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office (434) 738-6171
Chase City Police Department (434) 372-4244
Clarksville Police Department (434) 374-5743
Town of South Hill Police Department (434)447-3104
Mecklenburg County Social Services: (434) 738-6138 — Mecklenburg County DSS
Commonwealth Attorney: R. Allen Nash — (434) 738-6191
Victim/Witness Advocate: Hattie Farrar (434) 738-6191 (Extension: 4355)
Educational Rights & Title IX Resources
US Dept of Education - Office of Civil Rights - Complaint Form
Va Dept of Education - Title IX & Sexual Harassment Prevention Resources
Va DOE Special Education Dispute Resolution Resources
Legal Aid & Low-Cost Legal Services
Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance Legal Services
National Advocacy Groups
Stop Sexual Assault in Schools
National Center to Stop Educator Sexual Abuse Misconduct & Exploitation