City Attorney
Henderson Coordinated Community Response (HCCR)
The Henderson Coordinated Community Response is a network of public and private agencies working toward the prevention and protection of victims of domestic abuse. The City Attorney's Office spearheaded this coordinated effort by engaging various public and private agencies to work closely with law enforcement, domestic violence support groups, and other community resources.
Vision:
The vision of the Henderson Coordinated Community Response is to provide
emergency services to victims of Domestic Violence residing in Henderson,
Nevada.
Mission:
Through a cooperative effort of agencies and individuals, the Henderson Coordinated Community Response works to improve the community response to victims of Domestic Violence, while providing information and resources to those who have been victimized.
Overview:
On May 4, 2006 the State of Nevada Advisory Council for Prosecuting Attorney's adopted the Domestic Violence Prosecution Best Practices Guidelines. Having a coordinated community response is one of the core strategies in effectively stopping the violence and protecting domestic violence victims. Domestic violence is a significant social problem in all communities. The Henderson City Attorney's Office is committed to creating a coordinated community response in order to assist domestic violence victims.
What is Domestic
Violence?
Domestic violence is control by one partner over another in a dating, marital or live-in relationship. The means of control include physical, sexual, emotional and economic abuse, threats and isolation.
Who
is Affected by Domestic Violence?
Domestic Violence occurs in every culture, regardless of socioeconomic status,
education and religious backgrounds. Children are affected by domestic
violence.
From 2004 to 2008, Nevada has ranked as one of the top 5 states in Domestic Violence related homicides.
Resources
City of Henderson City Attorney's Office
Henderson Police Department -
Victim Witness Program
City of Henderson Neighborhood Services
S.A.F.E. House
Safe Nest
Hope Link
Rape Crisis Center
State of Nevada - Division of
Welfare and Supportive Services
Victims of Crime Compensation
Program
Legal Aid Center of Southern
Nevada
Clark County Family Court
Clark County Social Services
Clark County District Attorney's Office
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Donations
As a component fund of the Henderson Community Foundation (EIN 45-0489163), a recognized public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, donations to the Henderson Coordinated Community Response fund are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
Online Donations
Donate Throughout the Year
through the Henderson Community Foundation.
www.hendersoncf.org
Donate by Mail or In Person
Please make check payable to:
Henderson Community Foundation
c/o HCCR
243 Water Street, Lower Level
Henderson, NV 89015
Henderson Employees - Donate Through Payroll Deduction
Donations may be made one time or through the year. Enroll during the Charitable Giving campaign in the month of October.
HCCR Partners
City of Henderson City Attorney's Office
City of Henderson Fire Department
City of Henderson Police Department
City of Henderson Department of Utility Services
City of Henderson Animal Care and Control
City of Henderson Court Program
Clark County District Attorney's Office
CenturyLink
Family Violence Intervention Program
Hope Link
Henderson Chamber of Commerce
NV Energy
S.A.F.E. House
Safe Nest
St. Rose Dominican Hospital
Unilever, Good Humor, Breyers Ice Cream
Henderson Community Foundation
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada
Become a part of the HCCR network
Participation Agreement Form
