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Domestic violence victims have virtual option for protective orders

Domestic violence victims have virtual option for protective orders

SafeNest has partnered with Clark County’s Family Court system to allow victims to file temporary protective orders online and appear remotely before a judge, rather than sit in the same courtroom with an abusive partner. https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/courts/domestic-violence-victims-have-virtual-option-for-protective-orders-2385952/ Sexuella problem förekommer hos en hög andel vuxna, även om problemen kan vara antingen patologiska eller psykologiska. Läkarna gör

SafeNest joins small ranks of pet-friendly domestic violence shelters

SafeNest joins small ranks of pet-friendly domestic violence shelters

According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, up to 40 percent of domestic violence victims in the United States report that they have stayed in abusive situations rather than leave their pets behind, and 71 percent of pet owners seeking shelter report that their abuser had threatened, injured or killed a family pet. “Knowing we

Nevada’s child abuse data reveals glaring issue

Nevada’s child abuse data reveals glaring issue

A recently published state report shows that a primary caregiver’s partner — typically a mother’s boyfriend — was identified as the suspect in more than half of child abuse and neglect cases in Clark County. https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/nevadas-child-abuse-data-reveals-glaring-issue-2355206/

Pandemic fueled more domestic violence calls in 2020

Pandemic fueled more domestic violence calls in 2020

Calls to domestic violence hotlines increased by 20 percent last year in Southern Nevada, but fewer residents filed reports with Las Vegas police. https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/pandemic-fueled-more-domestic-violence-calls-in-2020-2342773/

Domestic violence victim awaits criminal charges against abuser

Domestic violence victim awaits criminal charges against abuser

Domestic violence victim speaks out. https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/domestic-violence-victim-awaits-criminal-charges-against-abuser-2289541/

As Nevada reopens, calls flood in from domestic violence victims

As Nevada reopens, calls flood in from domestic violence victims

“Domestic violence is the epidemic inside the pandemic,” Liz Ortenburger, CEO of SafeNest, said. https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/as-nevada-reopens-calls-flood-in-from-domestic-violence-victims-2029659/

Advocates say pandemic adds ‘multiple levels of scary’ to domestic violence situations

Advocates say pandemic adds ‘multiple levels of scary’ to domestic violence situations

Metro Police have reported a 12 percent spike in domestic violence calls since the pandemic jolted normal routines and shuttered schools and many businesses. But domestic violence agencies across the state fear that’s just the beginning. https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/advocates-say-pandemic-adds-multiple-levels-of-scary-to-domestic-violence-situations

Valley has seen share of domestic violence tragedies during stay-home order

Valley has seen share of domestic violence tragedies during stay-home order

Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo said Metro had seen an uptick of about 13% in domestic-disturbance-related calls for service, or an increase of about 500 calls, as of April 11. https://lasvegassun.com/news/2020/apr/21/since-stay-home-order-domestic-violence-tragedies/

Virus lockdowns further endanger abuse victims

Virus lockdowns further endanger abuse victims

“Imagine, it’s typical for domestic violence victims to feel isolated in normal circumstances,” Ortenburger said. “And now here we are in this unprecedented time, you are feeling doubly isolated.” https://lasvegassun.com/news/2020/apr/01/las-vegas-shelter-virus-lockdowns-further-endanger/

Amid social distancing, what if home isn’t a safe place?

Amid social distancing, what if home isn’t a safe place?

https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/amid-social-distancing-what-if-home-isnt-a-safe-place-1985794/