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.
Arrest Records Database - Washoe County, Nevada
Offender Lookup - Nevada (NV)
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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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| Cody Ray Williams Bond: $5000 Arrest Age 24 More Information >>> | Arrested Dec 28, 2015 • domestic battery,2nd |  |
| Fred Arlley Williams Bond: $15000 Arrest Age 61 More Information >>> | Arrested Oct 01, 2015 • dom battery by strangulation • dom battery,1st | |
| Geneva Williams Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 20 More Information >>> | Arrested Sep 28, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Kyle Jerome Williams Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 28 More Information >>> | Arrested Oct 23, 2016 • dom battery,1st • dom battery by strangulation • false imprisonment | |
| Maurice Williams Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 34 More Information >>> | Arrested Sep 10, 2015 • viol domestic violence tpo |  |
| Olando Williams Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 44 More Information >>> | Arrested Aug 20, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Russell Dale Williams Bond: $15000 Arrest Age 55 More Information >>> | Arrested Jun 26, 2015 • domestic battery,3+ |  |
| Sheron Williams Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 28 More Information >>> | Arrested Feb 18, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Sheron Andre Williams Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 29 More Information >>> | Arrested Apr 20, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Timothy Brian Williams Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 39 More Information >>> | Arrested Apr 25, 2016 • dom battery,1st • alw child abuse/negl(endanger),1st | |
| Derrick Faron Willis Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 21 More Information >>> | Arrested Nov 16, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Christina Willits Bond: $2500 Arrest Age 36 More Information >>> | Arrested Jul 12, 2016 • fta after bail,misd crime • viol domestic violence tpo |  |
| Dandra Elise Wilson Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 22 More Information >>> | Arrested Oct 15, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Derek James Wilson Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 34 More Information >>> | Arrested Jun 21, 2016 • vio dom vio po undr dissol o/marriag | |
| Gerri Lyn Wilson Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 51 More Information >>> | Arrested Nov 21, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Kyle Robert Wilson Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 30 More Information >>> | Arrested Mar 22, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Sarah Leigh Wilson Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 34 More Information >>> | Arrested Mar 13, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Teryn Wilson Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 21 More Information >>> | Arrested Jun 06, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Timothy Jon Wilson Arrest Age 49 More Information >>> | Arrested Jul 30, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Sheri Wimbish Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 51 More Information >>> | Arrested Aug 02, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| David Allan Winship Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 40 More Information >>> | Arrested Sep 10, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Alan Winters Bond: $15000 Arrest Age 28 More Information >>> | Arrested Jul 10, 2015 • domestic battery,3+ • default-update chg lvl/description |  |
| Dakota Ryker Winters-Oneal Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 21 More Information >>> | Arrested Jul 19, 2016 • dom battery,1st • viol domestic violence epo • poss less= 1 oz marijuana,1st |  |
| Diana Wong Bond: $6000 Arrest Age 65 More Information >>> | Arrested Aug 14, 2016 • dom battery,1st,e/vop • assault,w/dw,e/vop | |
| Amee Melissa Wood Bond: $5000 Arrest Age 35 More Information >>> | Arrested Nov 10, 2015 • prev/diss rpt crime/cause pros/arr • domestic battery,3+ |  |
| Cody Wood Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 34 More Information >>> | Arrested Dec 26, 2015 • viol domestic violence tpo • dom battery,1st |  |
| Delano Michael Wood Bond: $1000 Arrest Age 24 More Information >>> | Arrested May 17, 2015 • false stmt to/obstruct pub off • domestic battery w/dw, e/v tpo |  |
| Holly Brook Wood Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 40 More Information >>> | Arrested Oct 05, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Ian Wood Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 34 More Information >>> | Arrested Oct 12, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Stephanie Elizabeth Wood Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 36 More Information >>> | Arrested May 31, 2015 • viol domestic violence tpo |  |
| Sharon Lynn Woodbury Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 63 More Information >>> | Arrested Aug 07, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Summer Sky Woodcock Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 39 More Information >>> | Arrested Aug 06, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Kevin Dewayne Woodcox Arrest Age 54 More Information >>> | Arrested Nov 02, 2016 • viol domestic violence epo |  |
| Kevin Woodcox Bond: $10000 Arrest Age 53 More Information >>> | Arrested May 28, 2016 • att child abuse/neglect,1st • domestic battery,2nd | |
| Jacob Alexander Woods Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 37 More Information >>> | Arrested Apr 04, 2015 • dom battery,1st • poss sch i,ii,iii,iv c/s,1st/2nd • pss 2sell sch i/ii,flntrzpm/ghb,1st • poss less= 1 oz marijuana,1st | |
| Michael Douglas Woods Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 46 More Information >>> | Arrested Aug 09, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| James Wootten Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 41 More Information >>> | Arrested Jun 04, 2015 • viol domestic violence tpo • use/poss drug para |  |
| Christopher Workman Bond: $15000 Arrest Age 26 More Information >>> | Arrested Apr 22, 2016 • domestic battery,3+ |  |
| Christopher Workman Bond: $5000 Arrest Age 25 More Information >>> | Arrested Sep 27, 2015 • domestic battery,2nd |  |
| Christopher Workman Bond: $5000 Arrest Age 25 More Information >>> | Arrested Jul 05, 2015 • prev/diss rpt crime/cause pros/arr • dom battery,1st • destroy prop of another,$250-5k • petit larceny • resist pub off | |
| Frank William Wrede Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 62 More Information >>> | Arrested Aug 20, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Frank Wrede Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 62 More Information >>> | Arrested Jul 29, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Cody Randall Wright Bond: $6000 Arrest Age 24 More Information >>> | Arrested Apr 23, 2015 • dom battery,1st,e/vop | |
| Jalen Gilbert Wright Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 21 More Information >>> | Arrested Jun 14, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Michael Gene Wright Bond: $15000 Arrest Age 26 More Information >>> | Arrested Jun 08, 2015 • domestic battery,3+ • intercp/intrp/dely msg via phone lin • contempt of court • contempt of municipal court |  |
| Rhosheneaha Wright Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 43 More Information >>> | Arrested Jul 24, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Varian Wright Bond: $500 Arrest Age 18 More Information >>> | Arrested Oct 24, 2015 • battery • dom battery,1st | |
| Susan Wrigley Arrest Age 56 More Information >>> | Arrested Nov 04, 2016 • dom battery,1st,e/vop • prev/diss rpt crime/cause pros/arr | |
| Alexandrea Wurthmann Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 31 More Information >>> | Arrested Sep 25, 2016 • dom battery,1st • destroy prop of another,$250-5k • battery on protected pers • resist pub off | |
| Alexandrea Wurthmann Arrest Age 31 More Information >>> | Arrested Nov 18, 2016 • dom battery,1st • destroy prop of another,$25-250 | |
| Erik Wyatt Arrest Age 42 More Information >>> | Arrested Aug 14, 2015 • domestic battery,2nd |  |
| Joshua Shane Wycoff Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 18 More Information >>> | Arrested May 01, 2016 • dom battery,1st • minor purch/consume alc bev in publ | |
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.