SERVICES PROVIDED

The Victim Services Unit within the Nevada Department of Corrections [NDOC] serves as a point of contact within corrections that is sensitive to the needs of crime victims. Through this office, crime victims, their family members, threatened parties or concerned citizens can receive assistance with any of the following:

    • Registration of crime victims for the notification of release of their offender from the custody of NDOC.
    • Notification of an offender’s escape from the custody of NDOC.
    • Advocacy on behalf of victims concerning their particular needs in the correctional process, including but not limited to: situations involving harassment by offenders, compliance with court mandated conditions, unwanted contact, etc.
    • General information regarding the status of offenders in the custody of or under the supervision of NDOC, including parole eligibility date, projected expiration date and sentence structure.
    • Referrals for crime victims to other state, federal and community based services.
    • Notification of execution dates along with preparation and orientation for victims who choose to be present at an execution.
    • Attendance with victim to Parole Board hearings, Pardons Board hearings, and executions.

      Confidential Address Program

      The Confidential Address Program [CAP] is administered by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child and Family Services. CAP is another safety planning tool for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and violent crimes. It works by granting participants the use of a fictitious mailing address which can be used by victims to enter into business relationships with state and local agencies, on applications for Protection Orders, and allows mail to be forwarded without the need to provide a physical address. This helps to reduce some risk of being physically located through public or court records.

      For more information or to apply for the CAP Program, please visit ConfidentialAddressProgram

      Assistance is also available by email at NVCAP@dcfs.nv.gov or by phone at (775) 684-5707.