Domestic violence is a critical issue across the United States, with Nevada experiencing its own unique challenges and responses to this pervasive problem. In Nevada, domestic violence is defined as the occurrence of certain acts between spouses, former spouses, persons related by blood or marriage, persons who reside or have resided together, persons who have a child in common, or persons who are or were in a dating relationship. The acts include but are not limited to assault, battery, coercion, stalking, and other forms of physical, emotional, or psychological abuse.
Prevalence in Nevada
Nevada has historically had one of the highest rates of domestic violence in the United States. This troubling distinction highlights the urgency and importance of addressing domestic violence within the state. Factors contributing to the high incidence may include social, economic, and legal aspects that affect family dynamics and individual behaviors.
Legal Framework
The legal system in Nevada has established a comprehensive framework to address and prevent domestic violence. This includes laws that:
- Define domestic violence and related acts broadly to ensure comprehensive coverage.
- Provide for protective orders (also known as restraining orders) to prevent further abuse. These orders can prohibit the abuser from coming near the victim, contacting the victim, or even remove them from a shared residence.
- Impose penalties on offenders that range from fines and community service to jail time, depending on the severity of the offense and the offender's criminal history.
- Mandate arrest in situations where there is probable cause to believe that domestic violence has occurred, which is part of a "pro-arrest" policy aimed at protecting victims.
- Require convicted domestic violence offenders to complete counseling programs focused on batterer's intervention.
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A(115 rec) B(216 rec) C(223 rec) D(113 rec) E(55 rec) F(72 rec) G(166 rec) H(156 rec) I(18 rec) J(85 rec) K(77 rec) L(130 rec) M(275 rec) N(51 rec) o(42 rec) P(152 rec) Q(5 rec) R(186 rec) S(265 rec) T(111 rec) U(10 rec) V (65) rec) W(132 rec) Y(9 rec) Z(18 rec)| Name | Arrest | Photo |
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| Armida Valdez Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 63 More Information >>> | Arrested Apr 22, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Juan Valdez Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 20 More Information >>> | Arrested Jun 20, 2015 • dom battery,1st • use/poss drug para • minor in poss alc bev in public • resist pub off • fta after bail,misd crime • contempt of municipal court | |
| Luis Ernesto Valdez Bond: $20000 Arrest Age 29 More Information >>> | Arrested Feb 21, 2016 • assault,w/dw • dom battery,1st • destroy prop of another,$250-5k | |
| Marco Antonio Valdez-Cabrera Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 38 More Information >>> | Arrested Nov 10, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Jessie Valencia Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 26 More Information >>> | Arrested Aug 12, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Raelena Marie Valenzuela Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 21 More Information >>> | Arrested Mar 10, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Oscar Valladares Bond: $20000 Arrest Age 26 More Information >>> | Arrested Sep 16, 2015 • home invasion,1st • battery • destroy prop of another,greater$25 • viol domestic violence tpo |  |
| Oscar Valladares-Iglesias Bond: $15000 Arrest Age 26 More Information >>> | Arrested Apr 24, 2015 • dom battery by strangulation | |
| Thomas George Vallance Bond: $2500 Arrest Age 49 More Information >>> | Arrested May 28, 2016 • child negl/endang,1st • assault constituting domestic viol |  |
| Elianet Guadalupe Valle Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 38 More Information >>> | Arrested Dec 25, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Jose Vallejo-Estrada Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 32 More Information >>> | Arrested Apr 20, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Damian Vallin-Rivero Bond: $500 Arrest Age 42 More Information >>> | Arrested Jan 15, 2016 • disturbing peace (breach of peace) • viol domestic violence tpo • battery • home invasion,1st |  |
| Kevin James Vanarkel Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 42 More Information >>> | Arrested Aug 07, 2015 • dom battery,1st • child abuse or neglect,1st | |
| Sidney Thomas Vanassche Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 52 More Information >>> | Arrested May 30, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Shannon Kay Vance Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 38 More Information >>> | Arrested Mar 26, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Darla Vandegrift Bond: $5000 Arrest Age 50 More Information >>> | Arrested Sep 09, 2016 • poss sch i,ii,iii,iv c/s,1st/2nd • dom battery,1st | |
| Ben Vanhulzen Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 35 More Information >>> | Arrested Mar 18, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Michael David Vanmeter Bond: $1350 Arrest Age 29 More Information >>> | Arrested Nov 13, 2016 • use/poss drug para • poss sch i,ii,iii,iv c/s,1st/2nd • dom battery,1st • home invasion,1st • burglary,1st • fta on traffic citation | |
| Mitchel Vanmeter Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 33 More Information >>> | Arrested Mar 24, 2016 • dom battery,1st • prev/diss rpt crime/cause pros/arr | |
| Dustin Lee Vannocker Bond: $5000 Arrest Age 25 More Information >>> | Arrested Mar 13, 2015 • domestic battery,2nd • use/poss drug para • fta/obey court order |  |
| Brian Varela Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 24 More Information >>> | Arrested Apr 27, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Victor Hugo Varela-Gaucin Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 36 More Information >>> | Arrested Aug 13, 2016 • dom battery,1st • intercp/intrp/dely msg via phone lin | |
| Eduardo Vargas Bond: $2500 Arrest Age 23 More Information >>> | Arrested Jun 11, 2016 • intercp/intrp/dely msg via phone lin • false imprisonment • dom battery,1st • destroy prop by unlaw assm,$25-250 • fta after bail, misd crime | |
| Victor Manuel Vargas Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 48 More Information >>> | Arrested Jul 31, 2015 • viol domestic violence epo |  |
| Agustin Vargas-Barranco Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 53 More Information >>> | Arrested Jun 06, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Jose Vargas-Celis Bond: $15000 Arrest Age 19 More Information >>> | Arrested Jun 27, 2015 • dom battery by strangulation | |
| Kari Vasold Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 44 More Information >>> | Arrested Aug 07, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Michael Joseph Howard Vasquez Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 21 More Information >>> | Arrested Jun 11, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Miguel Vazquez Bond: $20000 Arrest Age 24 More Information >>> | Arrested Jun 24, 2016 • assault,w/dw • false imprisonment • dom battery,1st | |
| Leonel Vazquez-Hinojosa Bond: $5000 Arrest Age 29 More Information >>> | Arrested Jan 05, 2016 • prev/diss rpt crime/cause pros/arr • dom battery,1st • false imprisonment • drive w/o drv lic • oper veh w/expired reg/plates • viol domestic violence epo • b |  |
| Leonel Vazquez-Hinojosa Arrest Age 29 More Information >>> | Arrested Apr 06, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Robert Vega Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 30 More Information >>> | Arrested Sep 04, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Roland Velasco Bond: $5000 Arrest Age 28 More Information >>> | Arrested Mar 30, 2016 • domestic battery,2nd • kidnaping,2nd degree • fail register by conv pers |  |
| Christopher Velasquez Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 22 More Information >>> | Arrested Jan 03, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Eric Veney Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 49 More Information >>> | Arrested May 09, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Eric Landon Veney Arrest Age 51 More Information >>> | Arrested Dec 21, 2016 • viol domestic violence epo |  |
| Eric Landon Veney Bond: $5000 Arrest Age 49 More Information >>> | Arrested Jun 04, 2015 • domestic battery,2nd |  |
| Mayra Verduzco Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 26 More Information >>> | Arrested Feb 21, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Anthony Verni Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 67 More Information >>> | Arrested Apr 05, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Tavis James Vernon Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 38 More Information >>> | Arrested Jun 27, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Nicholas James Vest Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 27 More Information >>> | Arrested Apr 06, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Andrew Ryan Vickers Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 30 More Information >>> | Arrested Nov 01, 2015 • dom battery,1st • fta/obey court order | |
| Andrew Ryan Vickers Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 30 More Information >>> | Arrested Mar 09, 2016 • viol domestic violence tpo • aggr stalking • harassment,1st | |
| Charles Eston Vickers Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 19 More Information >>> | Arrested May 18, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Charles Vickers Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 19 More Information >>> | Arrested May 29, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Charles Eston Vickers Bond: $5000 Arrest Age 19 More Information >>> | Arrested Aug 29, 2016 • domestic battery,2nd • false imprisonment |  |
| Charles Vickers Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 18 More Information >>> | Arrested Nov 30, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Alexander Vierra Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 22 More Information >>> | Arrested Dec 09, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Alexander Robert Vierra Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 22 More Information >>> | Arrested Dec 31, 2015 • dom battery,1st • dom battery by strangulation • false imprisonment • prev/diss rpt crime/cause pros/arr | |
| Garret Vigil Bond: $20000 Arrest Age 22 More Information >>> | Arrested Mar 11, 2015 • child abuse or neglect,1st • dom battery,1st • destroy prop of another,$250-5k • viol domestic violence epo • burglary,1st |  |
| Tevin Vigil Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 19 More Information >>> | Arrested May 16, 2015 • dom battery,1st • fta/obey court order • contempt of court | |
| Stella Rebecca Villanueva Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 53 More Information >>> | Arrested Aug 13, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Velina P Villanueva Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 43 More Information >>> | Arrested Sep 20, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Ernest Villareal Arrest Age 27 More Information >>> | Arrested Dec 02, 2016 • dom battery by strangulation | |
| Yesika Yesenia Villeda-Salazar Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 30 More Information >>> | Arrested Mar 04, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Cindy Marie Vincent Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 49 More Information >>> | Arrested May 31, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Lisa Marie Vincent Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 40 More Information >>> | Arrested Apr 22, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Josue Virgen Bond: $20000 Arrest Age 21 More Information >>> | Arrested Jun 22, 2016 • burglary,1st • dom battery,1st | |
| Donald Paul Virgilio Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 47 More Information >>> | Arrested Oct 28, 2015 • viol domestic violence epo • domestic battery,3+ |  |
| Andrew Vitale Bond: $50000 Arrest Age 28 More Information >>> | Arrested Apr 02, 2016 • assault,w/dw • dom battery,1st • battery on protected pers • o and r with use of deadly weapon | |
| Jose Viveras Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 33 More Information >>> | Arrested Feb 28, 2016 • dom battery,1st • poss sch i,ii,iii,iv c/s,1st/2nd | |
| Jose Luis Vizcarrondo Bond: $55000 Arrest Age 26 More Information >>> | Arrested Aug 02, 2016 • kidnaping,2nd degree • dom battery by strangulation | |
| Gary Vogelsang Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 71 More Information >>> | Arrested Aug 27, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Vincent Vong Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 25 More Information >>> | Arrested Jun 14, 2015 • dom battery,1st • trespass, not amount to burglary | |
| Dirk L Vradenburg Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 56 More Information >>> | Arrested Feb 07, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
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Support and Resources
Nevada offers a variety of support services and resources for victims of domestic violence. These include:
- Shelters and Safe Houses: Providing temporary housing and safety for victims escaping abusive situations.
- Counseling Services: Offering emotional support and therapy for victims and their children.
- Legal Aid: Assisting victims with the legal process, including filing for protective orders and navigating the court system.
- Hotlines: Offering 24/7 support and information to victims in need.
Challenges and Efforts for Improvement
Despite the measures in place, Nevada continues to face challenges in effectively combating domestic violence. These challenges include ensuring adequate funding for support services, improving the legal response to domestic violence cases, and overcoming the stigma that may prevent victims from seeking help.
Efforts to improve the situation include increasing public awareness about domestic violence, enhancing training for law enforcement and judicial officials, and strengthening community resources for victims. Additionally, there is an ongoing push for legislative reforms to provide greater protection for victims and to hold offenders more accountable for their actions.
Conclusion
Domestic violence in Nevada is a significant issue that requires the concerted effort of the legal system, support services, and the community at large to address effectively. While challenges remain, the state's comprehensive approach to tackling domestic violence through legal measures, support for victims, and public education campaigns demonstrates a commitment to reducing the prevalence of abuse and supporting those affected by it.