The judicial system doesn't always get it right, and that’s also true in domestic violence cases. We refer to people involved in these cases with words like victim and abuser, and sometimes “murderer”.
The problem can arise when the domestic violence victim is pushed too far, forcing them to respond to a threat to their lives with a deadly outcome. The courts can't always seem to separate in that case who is a victim and who is the perpetrator. Standard rules like “stand your ground” no longer seem to apply.
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If you or someone you know is affected by domestic or sexual violence, please reach out to one of the following resources
National Resources
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-4673
National Human Trafficking Hotline: 888-373-7888
International Directory of Domestic Violence Agencies
Text START to 88788
Suicide Prevention Resources
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 988
Live chat is available at http://www.988lifeline.org
Stalking Resources
Call or Text 1-855-4VICTIM (855-484-2846)
Resources in Las Vegas
24/7 Domestic Violence Hotline: 702-646-498
24/7 Rape Crisis Hotline: 702-366-1640
24/7 Human Trafficking Hotline: 702-936-4004
If you have information about one of our cases, please contact (as appropriate)
Las Vegas Metro Police Department - Homicide
Phone Number: 702-828-3521
E-Mail: homicide@lvmpd.com
Crime Stoppers: http://www.CrimeStoppersOfNV.com