COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS

The following provides information on the Victim/Witness Unit annual events.

1) National Stalking Awareness Month- North Las Vegas Police Department (Lobby)
Date/Time: January, 2008
Activity: In observance of the 5th Annual National Stalking Awareness Month, valley-wide agencies will work in collaboration with the North Las Vegas Police Department to bring awareness to the community about this type of crime. The following information will be disseminated: Safety plan guidelines; stalking incident behavior log; NRS stalking laws; statistics on victimization; other stalking literature. Information will be available in English and Spanish.
Contact Person: Jan Lucherini, Victim Advocate

2) Annual African-American Victim Service Forum - Victory Missionary Baptist Church,
Date: August, 2008
Activity: Agencies within the valley will provide information to the community on services and resources available to crime victims within their scope of work.
Contact Person: Rebeca Ferreira, Victim Advocate

3) Annual Hispanic Victim Service Forum - St. Christopher Catholic Church
Date/Time: September, 2008
Activity: Providing information on domestic violence, immigration matters, and other resources.
Contact Person: Rebeca Ferreira, Victim Advocate

4) National Domestic Violence Awareness Month - Nevada Health Centers, Inc.
Date/Time: Wednesday, October, 2008
Activity: The North Las Vegas Victim/Witness Unit, The North Las Vegas City Attorney's Office, and the Office of the District Attorney will be providing the general public with invaluable resources and information. Attendees will have an opportunity to request assistance, learn about victim services, and interact with agency representatives.
Contact Person: Adriana VanBuskirk, Victim Advocate