Any person can be a victim of domestic violence regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, age or social status.
Domestic violence is characterized when one individual establishes and maintains power and control over another.
Some forms of Domestic violence include: verbal, emotional, physical and sexual abuse, social isolation, destruction of property, pet abuse and economic dependency.
Here are some resources and information that can help you if you or someone you know have been a victim of Domestic violence in Las Vegas.
If you are in immediate danger call: 911
If you need the person who committed or threatened domestic violence against you to:
Move out of the residence
Stop threatening, harassing or injuring you
Stay away from the children's school
Stay away from your job
Limit or avoid all communication with you or your children
Visit or Call the Protective Order Office 601 N. Pecos, Room #54 Las Vegas, NV 89102 Phone: 702-455-3400
Emergency Temporary Protective Orders (ETPOs) are available if the batterer is currently in police custody for domestic violence. Police Officers will provide this information at the scene of the arrest.
National Crisis Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE
Nevada Crisis Hotline 1-800-486-7282
LAS VEGAS WOMEN SHELTERS
Temporary Assistance for Domestic Crisis, Inc. P.O. Box 43264 Las Vegas NV 89116 Phone: 702-368-1533 Hotline: 702-646-4891
SAFE NEST Crisis Hotline: 702-646-4981 Outside of Las Vegas: 800-486-7282 Safe Nest (Offices) 877-0133 TDD: 702-647-8584
S.A.F.E. House Emergency Services Po Box 93054, Henderson, NV 24-Hour Hotline: (702) 564-3227 The Counseling and Advocacy Center: (702) 451-4203
Safe House Incorporated 921 American Pacific Dr, #300, Henderson, NV (702) 451-4203
WestCare Youth Shelter 385-3332 300 E. Charleston, Las Vegas, NV
Clark Cty Emergency TPO 646-4981 400 W. Van Buren, Las Vegas, NV
Clark Cty Court TPO Office 455-3400 480 W. Bonanza Road, Las Vegas, NV
Interfaith Hospitality Network 638-8806
Las Vegas Rescue Mission 382-1766
The Shade Tree 1 W. Owens, Las Vegas, NVCrisis (LV) 385-4596 The Shade Tree (Offices) 385-0072
Salvation Army Family Center 649-8240 35 W. Owens, Las Vegas, NV
WestCare Youth Shelter 385-3330 1501 N. Main, Las Vegas, NV
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING
Women’s Development Cntr 796-7770 953 E. Sahara. Ste. 201, Las Vegas, NV
Ashley House 647-2010
Project Home (EOB) 647-3307 330 W. Washington, Ste. 7, Las Vegas, NV
Golden Rule, Inc. 383-0847 624 E. Stewart, Las Vegas, NV
Real Property Services Corp. 385-6935
Note about Nevada State Law:
Avoid legal consequences by not leaving the state with your children, regardless of your personal situation. A parent who takes their children across state lines may be arrested for kidnapping, even if he/she is fleeing an abusive relationship.