Clark County
District Attorney

Battering on women is the most under reported crime in America.

3 to 4 million American women are battered each year.

95% of all spouse abuse cases are women who are hurt by men.

Battering occurs among people of all races.

A battering incident is rarely an isolated event.

Battering tends to increase and become more violent over time.

Many beaters learned violent behavior growing up in an abusive family.

25% - 45% of all women who are battered are battered during pregnancy

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The Cycle of Violence

PHASE 1
Increased tension, anger, blaming and arguing.

PHASE 2
Battering - hitting, slapping, kicking, choking, use of objects or weapons,
sexual abuse. Verbal threats or abuse.

PHASE 3
Calm Stage (may decrease over time).  Perpetrator may deny or rationalize
the violence, apologizing or promising not to repeat the abuse.

HELP IS HERE!

ABUSE/STALKING

• Child Abuse Hotline
  399-0081
• Domestic Violence Hotline - Las Vegas
  646-4981
• Domestic Violence Hotline - Henderson
  564-3227
• Senior Citizens Protective Services
  366-1522
• Crimes Against Persons Bureau (L.V.M.P.D.)
  (Harassment/Stalking/Protective Orders)
  229-5635

CHILDREN & SENIORS

• Clark County Family and Youth Services
  455-5285
• Nevada Division Child and Family Services
  486-7500
• WestCare / Youth & Family Services Center
  385-3330
• WestCare / Adult Services
  383-4044

EMERGENCY FOOD & SHELTER

• Catholic Community Services
  385-2662
• Crossroads Family Shelter
  385-2777
• Giving Life Ministries
  565-4984
• Las Vegas Rescue Mission
  382-1766
• Salvation Army - Las Vegas
  649-1871
• Salvation Army - Henderson
  565-9578
• Shade Tree Shelter
  385-4596
• Weekend Emergency Assistance
  383-4054

LEGAL ASSISTANCE

• Family Violence Protective Orders
  455-3400
• Nevada Legal Services
  1-800-522-1070
• Senior Law Project
  229-6596