Nevada, October 2022
Immediate Release
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Marsy’s Law is urging Nevadans to GO PURPLE in support of domestic violence victims and survivors, everywhere.
Marsy’s Law for Nevada was approved by voters in 2018 and created Constitutional protections for victims through the judicial process. Among those protected are Nevadans victimized by domestic violence.
Nevadans and businesses can help support victims, assistance organizations, and crime reduction efforts statewide. This October GO PURPLE with exterior lights at your business, wear purple, or donate to or support your local domestic violence organizations and their events, and then spread the word by posting photos on social media using hashtags including #DVAM2022, #Every1KnowsSome1, #VictimsRightsNV, #MLNVGoPurple, and #GoPurpleNV.
Nevada is known for having one of America’s highest rates of domestic violence among adults and children. The Nevada Coalition to END Domestic and Sexual Violence gathers statistics from multiple shelters/agencies across Nevada. Here are stats for Calendar Year 2021 reported to NCEDSV for specific services:
– “BED NIGHT” raw numbers for 2021 Calendar Year were 84,864 total for agencies *reporting to NCEDSV.
– 2021 saw 23,498 Hotline Calls to agencies reporting to NCEDSV.
– The total number of “VICTIM CONTACTS,” including Hotline Calls, In-Person Assistance, Case Management, Medical Advocacy, and Exam Accompaniment cases was 57,721 in 2021.
– That’s an increase from 46,716 “VICTIM CONTACTS” in 2020, and 38,719 in 2019.
– That includes 26,966 “FIRST TIME” adult & children victims seeking help in 2021.
GO PURPLE in October and help bring more awareness about domestic violence, and the amazing Nevada organizations providing life-changing assistance. Find details on events, organizations, and resources statewide; www.MarsysLawforNV.com, Facebook & Twitter.
Events
Advocacy organizations and businesses statewide are holding events all month. Please see confirmed listings below.
Nevada Locations Confirmed to GO PURPLE/EVENTS for DVAM in October.
Las Vegas/Henderson/North Las Vegas:
· October 1-8 – LV World Market Center/GO PURPLE, 475 S. Grand Central Pkwy.
· October – MEET LAS VEGAS Event Space/GO PURPLE, 233 S. 4th Street
· October 5 – SafeNest/Welcome to Las Vegas sign/GO PURPLE, 10am
· October 5 – The Mob Museum/GO PURPLE, 300 Stewart Ave., Las Vegas
· October 5 – North Las Vegas City Council/GO PURPLE, 2250 LV Blvd. North
· October 13 – S.A.F.E. House/MEMORIAL VIGIL, 6pm at 243 S. Water St, Henderson/Proctor Judicial Park
· October 15-20 – Las Vegas Ballpark-Aviators/GO PURPLE, 1650 S. Pavilion Center
· October 15 – Downtown Summerlin-ONE Summerlin/GO PURPLE, 1980 Festival Plaza Dr. LV
· October 17-21 – Henderson City Hall & Council (18th)/GO PURPLE, 240 S. Water Street
· October 20 – THE PALMS Casino Resort/GO PURPLE, 4321 W. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas
· October 21 – Las Vegas City Hall/GO PURPLE, 495 S. Main St.
· October 21 – NCEDSV H.E.A.R.T. AWARD Celebration, 10am-Noon, Attend Virtual or NCEDSV 250 S. Rock Blvd, Ste. 116, Reno, Contact Event@NCEDSV.org
· October 22 – SafeNest/RUN FOR HOPE 5K, 7351 W. Alexander Wayne Bunker Park, Las Vegas www.SafeNest.org
· October 27 – S.A.F.E. House/HALLOWEEN CARNIVAL, Sunset Station Casino, Henderson, 6pm www.SAFEHouseNV.org
· November 3 – The Shade Tree/ONCE UPON A GALA, 7pm, Resorts World Las Vegas, visit www.theshadetree.org
Northern/Central Nevada:
· October 1 to 31 – Safe Embrace-Reno-Sparks-Carson City/LOVE SHOULD BE SWEET Restaurant Event www.SafeEmbrace.org
· October 3-31 – Advocates to END Domestic Violence/PAINT THE TOWN PURPLE, Downtown Carson City www.AEDV.org & Facebook
· October 1st – Lander County Committee Against Domestic Violence/FUN RUN Fundraiser, 8am-Noon, Elquist Park, 561 Altenburg Ave, Battle Mountain NV, www.NCEDSV.org/Event & Lander County Committee ADV Facebook page
· October 12 – Pershing County Soup & Salad Dinner Fundraiser, Lovelock Community Center, 5pm, Visit PERSHING DVI Facebook Page
· October 13 – Domestic Violence Resource Center/THE PURPLE GALA, Atlantis Casino, Reno, NV www.DomesticViolenceResourceCenter.org
· October 14 – Winnemucca Domestic Violence Services/MAYOR’S BALL, Convention Center W. Hall www.WinnemuccaDVS.org
· October 15 – Advocates to END Domestic Violence/LIGHT AFTER DARK Walk/Run, Carson City Riverview Park, 6pm. www.AEDV.org & Facebook Updates
· October 18 – Crisis Support Services of NV/COMPASSION Through CRISIS, 8-9am, Reno Atlantis Resort, visit www.CSSNV.org and Facebook
· October 20 – Reno GRAND SIERRA RESORT/GO PURPLE, 2500 E. 2nd St.
· October 21 – NCEDSV H.E.A.R.T. AWARD Celebration, 10am-Noon, Attend Virtual or NCEDSV 250 S. Rock Blvd, Ste. 116, Reno, Contact Event@NCEDSV.org
· November 6 – Sierra Community House/Tahoe CHOCOLATE & WINE Festival, 3pm, Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe visit sierracommunityhouse.org & on Facebook
October 1-31: National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October 12: National Health Cares About DV Day
October 17-23: National DVAM Week of Action:
10/17: Media Monday
10/18: Twitter Chat Tuesday
10/19: DVAM Day of Giving
10/20: National PURPLE THURSDAY*
10/21: Pay It Forward Friday
10/22: Speak Up Saturday
10/23: Support Survivors Sunday
*See Local and National Advocacy Organization Websites for MORE EVENTS in October.*
What Is Domestic Violence?
From the “NATIONAL COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE:”
Domestic violence is the willful intimidation, physical assault, battery, sexual assault, and/or other abusive behavior as part of a systematic pattern of power and control perpetrated by one intimate partner against another. Cases can include physical violence, sexual violence, psychological violence, and emotional abuse. The frequency and severity of each abuser may vary, but control and dominance over the victim is the constant, escalating theme. Abuse may begin with behaviors such as name-calling, threats, possessiveness, or distrust. Abusers may apologize profusely for their actions; however, the violence and control commonly intensify over time with an abuser. Abuse can continue escalating toward life-threatening situations.
Remember, HELP IS AVAILABLE in Nevada and every state. GET HELP for yourself, and your children/loved ones. You deserve to live your life without domestic violence.
RESOURCES IN NEVADA INCLUDE:
Visit the Marsy’s Law for Nevada website ”Resources” page for a list of advocacy organizations across Nevada. www.MARSYSLAWforNV.com
Visit Nevada Coalition to End Domestic & Sexual Violence, NCEDSV.org
Visit the Clark County DA court case information at DVHelpLasVegas.com
Visit the Washoe County DA at WashoeCounty.gov/da/victim_information.php
Visit the Nevada VICTIMS OF CRIME Resources page at Voc.nv.gov/VOC/HelpVictims
Visit Nevada 211 for statewide resources at Nevada211.org/crime-victim-support-services
For anonymous HOTLINES/confidential help 24/7, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) or 1-800-787-3224 (TTY).
HISTORY
1978
The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence was established. The nonprofit was established to serve as the voice of victims and survivors.
1987
The first National Domestic Violence Awareness Month began the push for change.
2018
Marsy’s Law for Nevada was approved by voters to provide constitutional protections for victims of crime in Nevada
2021
The Federal Crime Victims Fund is receiving additional revenues thanks to the passage of H.R. Bill 1652 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Fix to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act of 2021. Commonly referred to as the “VOCA Fix,” Pres. Biden signed the measure July 22, 2021. The VOCA Fix re-directs federal criminal settlements from non-prosecution and deferred prosecution agreements into the national Crime Victims Fund, which will result in more deposits into the Crime Victims Fund over time. Before the VOCA Fix, these funds were deposited into the General Treasury, and deposits into the Crime Victims Fund were at the lowest level since 2003. VOCA funds are distributed to states from the federal Crime Victims Fund, which is comprised of criminal fines, forfeitures, and fees. The federal government releases a different amount of money for VOCA each year.
Marsy’s Law for Nevada Guarantees Crime Victims:
• The Right to receive information about their rights, and the services available to crime victims.
• Right to be treated with fairness and respect throughout the criminal justice process.
• Right to be notified of a defendant’s impending release, and be protected from the defendant.
• Right to notice of all public proceedings in the case.
• Right to be reasonably heard, upon request, at all public proceedings regarding the case.
• Right to reasonably confer with the prosecuting agency, upon request, regarding the case.
• Right to full and timely restitution.
History of Marsy’s Law
The effort is named after Marsalee “Marsy” Nicholas who was murdered by her ex-boyfriend in California in 1983. A week later he was released pending his court proceedings and went face to face with the victim’s family, who had no idea he was out of jail. Today her family is working to secure a voice and protection for victims and their families, nationwide. Individual Marsy’s Law measures have now been approved in: California, Illinois, North Dakota, South Dakota, Ohio, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Nevada. Nearly 140-million people, or 40-percent of all Americans, now receive protected rights under Marsy’s Law.
Marsy’s Law for NV Media Contacts
Creative Vision PR
Facebook & Twitter
#VictimsRightsNV #DVAM2022
#GoPurpleNV #Every1KnowsSome1
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