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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| Joshua Taft-Bekman Bond: $5000 Arrest Age 34 More Information >>> | Arrested Sep 26, 2015 • domestic battery,2nd |  |
| Francisco Talancon Bond: $387 Arrest Age 22 More Information >>> | Arrested Mar 12, 2015 • contempt of municipal court • dom battery,1st | |
| Kristoper P Talancon Bond: $5000 Arrest Age 30 More Information >>> | Arrested Sep 28, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Amy Cheryl Talton Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 45 More Information >>> | Arrested Oct 25, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Jesus Tamayo Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 48 More Information >>> | Arrested Mar 06, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Margarita Tapia Bond: $20000 Arrest Age 54 More Information >>> | Arrested Sep 16, 2015 • assault,w/dw • domestic battery,3+ |  |
| Keon Tremain Taplett Arrest Age 20 More Information >>> | Arrested Dec 15, 2016 • dom battery,1st • destroy prop of another,$250-5k • probation violation | |
| Neil Mark Tastet Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 38 More Information >>> | Arrested Aug 10, 2016 • dom battery,1st • intercp/intrp/dely msg via phone lin | |
| Anthony Carl Tate Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 55 More Information >>> | Arrested Jul 13, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Fernando Tate Arrest Age 26 More Information >>> | Arrested Nov 21, 2016 • viol domestic violence tpo |  |
| Fernando Tate Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 26 More Information >>> | Arrested Oct 08, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Ira Lane Tate Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 31 More Information >>> | Arrested Dec 11, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Joseph Anthony Tatu Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 52 More Information >>> | Arrested Jul 09, 2015 • dom battery,1st • child abuse or neglect,1st | |
| Mark Tavares Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 36 More Information >>> | Arrested Jun 11, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Petross Tavui Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 24 More Information >>> | Arrested Mar 24, 2016 • dom battery,1st • child abuse or neglect,1st | |
| Ervin Allstare Taylor Bond: $1750 Arrest Age 22 More Information >>> | Arrested Jun 30, 2015 • criminal contempt • viol domestic violence tpo • dom battery,1st • burglary,1st |  |
| Geez Taylor Bond: $5000 Arrest Age 38 More Information >>> | Arrested Apr 02, 2015 • domestic battery,2nd |  |
| Robert Joe Taylor Bond: $3005 Arrest Age 38 More Information >>> | Arrested May 01, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Tanisha Renee Taylor Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 24 More Information >>> | Arrested Jul 13, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Zaine Taylor Bond: $4000 Arrest Age 24 More Information >>> | Arrested Jun 22, 2016 • dom battery,1st • resist pub off • use/poss drug para | |
| Zane Taylor Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 24 More Information >>> | Arrested May 30, 2016 • dom battery,1st • resist pub off • poss dang drug w/o p-scrpt,1st/2nd • use/poss drug para | |
| Thomas Nathan Teachout Bond: $2500 Arrest Age 29 More Information >>> | Arrested Oct 10, 2016 • unlaw use emerg phone number (911) • dom battery,1st • destroy prop of another,$25-250 | |
| Thomas Teachout Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 29 More Information >>> | Arrested Oct 25, 2016 • dom battery,1st • intimidate pub off/others,w/tof,1st • defraud proprietor,less$650 | |
| Jeremy N Teeters Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 23 More Information >>> | Arrested May 04, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Jeremy Nolan Teeters Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 24 More Information >>> | Arrested Sep 27, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Jorge Tejeda Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 37 More Information >>> | Arrested Mar 24, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| David Teran Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 39 More Information >>> | Arrested Jan 10, 2016 • dom battery,1st • ftp/comply w/ court order | |
| Franklin Terrel Arrest Age 49 More Information >>> | Arrested Dec 13, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Richard Hensley Terrin Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 72 More Information >>> | Arrested May 14, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| John Hunter Terry Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 49 More Information >>> | Arrested Jun 12, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Casey Hugh Theweatt Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 29 More Information >>> | Arrested Apr 14, 2016 • dom battery,1st • dom battery by strangulation | |
| Pete J Thibeaux Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 31 More Information >>> | Arrested Mar 28, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Pete Joseph Thibeaux Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 32 More Information >>> | Arrested Aug 28, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Bradley David Thiele Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 41 More Information >>> | Arrested May 31, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Aaron Ray Thomas Arrest Age 42 More Information >>> | Arrested Nov 05, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Aaron Ray Thomas Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 42 More Information >>> | Arrested Apr 26, 2015 • dom battery,1st • dom battery by strangulation | |
| Edward Thomas Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 65 More Information >>> | Arrested Sep 25, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Evan Thomas Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 21 More Information >>> | Arrested Apr 25, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Evan Thomas Bond: $5000 Arrest Age 21 More Information >>> | Arrested Jul 01, 2015 • domestic battery,2nd |  |
| Jason Thomas Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 30 More Information >>> | Arrested Jul 09, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Jordan James Thomas Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 23 More Information >>> | Arrested Oct 01, 2016 • viol domestic violence epo • fta after bail,misd crime |  |
| Kenneth Donald Thomas Bond: $40000 Arrest Age 25 More Information >>> | Arrested Aug 16, 2015 • child abuse/neglect,w/sbmh,e/dw • child abuse or neglect,1st • dom battery,1st | |
| Marcel Thomas Bond: $15000 Arrest Age 30 More Information >>> | Arrested Apr 04, 2015 • domestic battery,3+ • obt/use others id to avd/delay pros • resist pub off • criminal contempt |  |
| Marcel Eugene Thomas Bond: $15000 Arrest Age 30 More Information >>> | Arrested Oct 08, 2015 • domestic battery,3+ • dom battery by strangulation • false imprisonment |  |
| Tania Marie Thomas Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 53 More Information >>> | Arrested May 06, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Joshua Michael Thomason Bond: $15000 Arrest Age 40 More Information >>> | Arrested Jul 08, 2016 • dom battery by strangulation | |
| Chad Dawayne Thompson Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 26 More Information >>> | Arrested Apr 16, 2015 • dom battery,1st • trespass, not amounting to burglary | |
| Craig Thompson Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 29 More Information >>> | Arrested Nov 24, 2015 • dom battery,1st • prev/diss rpt crime/cause pros/arr | |
| Douglas Allen Thompson Bond: $10000 Arrest Age 54 More Information >>> | Arrested Dec 02, 2015 • dom battery,2nd,e/vop | |
| Drew Brenden Thompson Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 18 More Information >>> | Arrested Jul 23, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Jaron Claude Thompson Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 19 More Information >>> | Arrested May 08, 2016 • dom battery,1st • contempt of municipal court | |
| Jesse Thompson Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 37 More Information >>> | Arrested Dec 05, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Justin Thompson Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 35 More Information >>> | Arrested Aug 03, 2016 • dom battery,1st • battery on protected pers • resist pub off | |
| Katurah D Thompson Bond: $20000 Arrest Age 22 More Information >>> | Arrested Oct 17, 2015 • child abuse or neglect,1st • dom battery,1st • use/poss drug para • intercp/intrp/dely msg via phone lin | |
| Lacey Thompson Bond: $6000 Arrest Age 31 More Information >>> | Arrested Apr 22, 2016 • dom battery,1st,e/vop • prev/diss rpt crime/cause pros/arr | |
| Metric Laquond Thompson Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 37 More Information >>> | Arrested Feb 21, 2015 • dom battery,1st • viol domestic violence epo |  |
| Oshlan Thompson Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 32 More Information >>> | Arrested May 11, 2015 • dom battery,1st • ftp/comply w/ court order | |
| Edward Thornhill Bond: $20000 Arrest Age 55 More Information >>> | Arrested Jul 19, 2015 • driver disobey peace off,endg other • resist pub off • dom battery,1st • fail to register by convicted pers • battery w | |
| Richard Todd Thornton Bond: $2500 Arrest Age 48 More Information >>> | Arrested May 27, 2015 • false imprisonment • dom battery,1st | |
| Nathan Thorson Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 34 More Information >>> | Arrested Jul 14, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Mason Presley Thoyre Bond: $15000 Arrest Age 20 More Information >>> | Arrested Mar 05, 2015 • dom battery by strangulation • dom battery,1st | |
| Steven Michael Throop Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 32 More Information >>> | Arrested Jan 31, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Michael Tibbetts Bond: $15000 Arrest Age 47 More Information >>> | Arrested Sep 26, 2015 • dom battery by strangulation • kidnaping,2nd degree | |
| Henry Joseph Tietjen Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 63 More Information >>> | Arrested Jul 12, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Aldercy Lajean Tijerino Bond: $20000 Arrest Age 38 More Information >>> | Arrested Feb 24, 2016 • child abuse or neglect,1st • dom battery,1st | |
| Juan Carlos Tinoco-Catano Bond: $20000 Arrest Age 26 More Information >>> | Arrested Oct 13, 2016 • robbery • dom battery,1st | |
| Polly Sue Todd Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 57 More Information >>> | Arrested Oct 10, 2015 • viol domestic violence tpo |  |
| Frank Henry Tona Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 27 More Information >>> | Arrested Jun 20, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Marcos Aguilar Topete Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 36 More Information >>> | Arrested May 17, 2016 • dom battery,1st • spit on pers/sidewlk/pub bldg/convey • criminal contempt | |
| Fernando Torres Bond: $2500 Arrest Age 38 More Information >>> | Arrested Jul 03, 2016 • intercp/intrp/dely msg via phone lin • dom battery,1st | |
| George Caro Torres Bond: $20000 Arrest Age 28 More Information >>> | Arrested Apr 08, 2015 • home invasion,1st • dom battery,1st • fta after bail,misd crime | |
| Richard Louis Torres Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 46 More Information >>> | Arrested Feb 20, 2016 • viol domestic violence tpo • fail to register by convicted pers |  |
| Richard Louis Torres Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 46 More Information >>> | Arrested Mar 18, 2016 • viol domestic violence tpo |  |
| Richard Louis Torres Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 46 More Information >>> | Arrested Jan 27, 2016 • dom battery,1st • battery on protected pers • assault,w/dw | |
| Sergio Rafael Torres Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 27 More Information >>> | Arrested Jul 31, 2016 • dom battery,1st | |
| Alberto Torres-Caro Bond: $15000 Arrest Age 26 More Information >>> | Arrested May 11, 2015 • domestic battery w/sbh • arr 4 viol o/probation/cond o/susp s |  |
| Juan Torres-Maldonado Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 23 More Information >>> | Arrested Apr 08, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| John Towns Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 61 More Information >>> | Arrested Jun 29, 2015 • dom battery,1st | |
| Christopher Townsend Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 27 More Information >>> | Arrested Apr 19, 2015 • dom battery,1st • prev/diss rpt crime/cause pros/arr • false imprisonment | |
| Jessie Thomas Townsend Bond: $3000 Arrest Age 30 More Information >>> | Arrested Jun 16, 2016 • dom battery,1st • resist pub off | |
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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.