NV: Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault
Attorney has advice for NV women for Int'l. Women's Day
Today is International Women's Day, and one Nevada attorney sees it as an opportunity to remind women of their rights. Las Vegas attorney Adriana …
NV lucha contra la violencia doméstica; se están haciendo progresos
El Mes de Concientización sobre la Violencia Doméstica podría estar llegando a su fin, pero un reciente panel de discusión tuvo …
NV struggles to address rate of domestic violence; progress being made
Domestic Violence Awareness Month might be coming to an end, but a recent panel discussion was aimed at educating Nevadans about policy changes as …
NV Lawmakers Recognize 'Denim Day' in Support of Sexual Violence Survivors
Nevada lawmakers on Wednesday recognized 'Denim Day,' to rally against sexual violence by wearing denim during the Senate floor session. Denim Day …
NV Summit Highlights Missing, Murdered Indigenous Women
LAS VEGAS, Nev. -- Today, a virtual summit hosted by the Las Vegas Mayor's Faith Initiative looks at the crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous …
Group Improves Legal Help for Survivors of Domestic Violence
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – The path to normalcy for domestic-violence survivors is long and emotional – so the Family Law Self-Help Center at the …
Native Women Face Violence at Disproportionate Rates
CARSON CITY, Nev. – Saturday is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native Women and Girls. Advocates say much more could be …
New NV Hotline to Report Abuse by Court-Appointed Guardians
CARSON CITY, Nev. – After a rash of high-profile cases, a brand new hotline has just been established for Nevadans to report abuse or neglect …
Report: Nevada 3rd Worst in Nation for Women Fatally Shot by Partner
CARSON CITY, Nev. – Nevada ranks 11th worst in the nation for gun violence, and third for the rate at which women are fatally shot by an …
Tomorrow's "Denim Day" Shows Support for NV Victims of Sexual Assault
LAS VEGAS - Advocates for victims of sexual assault across Nevada are asking people to wear jeans on Wednesday to support them on international Denim …
Nevada Among Worst States for Human Trafficking
LAS VEGAS - January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month and the problem is particularly severe in Nevada. Statistics show the Silver State …
Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Judges Across U.S. Look to Reno for Help
RENO, Nev. - It is an issue that is gaining plenty of national attention this month, and odds are few Nevadans know Reno is the place many judges …