Victim Services


DCFS Victim Services Unit

The Division of Child and Family Services Nevada Victim Services Unit was created to assist victims throughout the state access needed assistance. The Victim Services Unit covers the Nevada Victims of Crime Compensation, the Grants Management Unit for Victim Services funding, and the Confidential Address Program.

Nevada receives federal grant funding to assist the Victims Liaison Grant to facilitate and provide for victims needs in rural and tribal communities. Through the Victim Services Unit, the goal is to identify gaps in services to support victims when they need it most. The Unit works closely with community partners across the state to assist in providing resources and coverage.

Victims of Crime Compensation Program

Assists victims of crime that occur in Nevada.

Assistance with Application

If you need assistance completing an application you can request help at the Vegas Strong Resiliency Center (VSRC). The VSRC provides resources and services that are available to help victims, their families and others directly.

Applications are available online in English or Spanish. Completed applications can be emailed to unlvsupport@lacsn.org.

The Vegas Strong Resiliency Center is located at 2915 W Charleston Blvd, Suite 100, Las Vegas, NV 89102, and open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Individuals can also find help by completing a General Intake Form, calling their main line at 702-455-AIDE (2433), or clicking here for updates from Clark County.

    December 6 UNLV Tragedy

    Our hearts are heavy as we process the news of the shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, on December 6, 2023.

    Resources and services are available at the Vegas Strong Resiliency Center to help victims, their families and others directly impacted by this tragic event.

    The Resiliency Center connects affected individuals with mental health providers, in addition to supporting them with Victims of Crime Program (VOCP).  Applications available online in English or Spanish, legal services, and other resources. Completed applications can be emailed to unlvsupport@lacsn.org.

    The Vegas Strong Resiliency Center is located at 2915 W Charleston Blvd, Suite 100, Las Vegas, NV 89102, and open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Individuals can also find help by completing a General Intake Form, calling their main line at 702-455-AIDE (2433), or clicking here for updates from Clark County.

      Human Trafficking

      Victim Services Grant Management Unit

        Victim Services Unit

        Andrea Valenzuela
        Victim Services Social Services Manager
        (775) 687-9032