Victim Advocacy

Provides advocacy for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking. Services: victim compensation and emergency shelter, supportive services, and referrals.

CASA volunteers are trained to advocate for abused and neglected children. Serving as a court appointed advocate for the child, will prevent the child from getting lost in the system by being sensitive to the child’s needs and presenting these needs to the Court.

Provides assistance to students who have been victims of sexual assault or abuse or stalking/harassment. Student needing assistance in being accommodated by a school or parent, can seek guidance with an advocate.

Offers domestic violence, sexual assault services, and human trafficking services: restraining orders, crisis intervention, and victim support to Mineral County residents.

The mission is to be a statewide voice advocating for the prevention and elimination of domestic and sexual violence through partnering with communities. Nevada Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence accepts a woman as she is and encourages her positive growth toward independence and self-sufficiency. Offices in Reno and Las Vegas, Statewide Services.

The Nevada Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence (NCEDSV) provides statewide advocacy, education, and support of the front-line organizations that help those impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault.

Provides services to victims or persons at risk for sexual exploitation. Help with case management, crisis intervention, counseling, housing assistance, mentorship, life skills and outreach. Education trainings for the community, victims and persons at risk of sexual exploitation. The Drop In Center provides resources and a safe, welcoming environment to women and girls who are or have been commercially sexually exploited or trafficked.

A six to twelve month safe house for sex-trafficked victims. Faith-based program offers different forms of trauma-informed counseling and therapy, education and job assistance, and self-defense training/education. Also provides case work, advocacy, resources, and referrals.

Provides clients the opportunity to meet for an hour weekly with a Cupcake Girls Client Advocate who collaborates with the client to set realistic, attainable goals and to help meet those goals with the help of in-house partners and community resources.

Provides clients with resources for particular issues or needs by giving referrals to partners and vetted community resources. 

Assists crime victims and promotes leadership in changing attitudes, policies, and practices to promote justice and healing for all victims of crime.

Administers the Crime Victims Fund (the Fund), which is financed by fines and penalties paid by convicted federal offenders, not from tax dollars. OVC channels funding for victim compensation and assistance throughout the United States, raises awareness about victims’ issues, promotes compliance with victims’ rights laws, and provides training and technical assistance and publications and products to victim assistance professionals.