***MEDIA ADVISORY – SAVE THE DATE FOR AUG. 5***
July 31, 2014
Nevada Council for the Prevention of Domestic Violence to Meet In Eureka
Las Vegas, NV – Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto announced that the Nevada Council for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (NCPDV), chaired by General Masto, will hold its annual rural Nevada meeting on Aug. 5 in Eureka, Nev.
| WHO: |
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Nevada Attorney
General Catherine Cortez Masto |
| WHAT: |
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NCPDV annual rural Nevada meeting to discuss funding for
domestic violence services, and prevention efforts among the
underserved and rural populations of Nevada.
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| WHERE: |
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Eureka Opera House -
31 S Main Street, Eureka, NV 89316 |
| WHEN: |
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Tuesday, Aug. 5 from 9
a.m. - 12 p.m. |
| NOTES: |
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The media is
encouraged to film b-roll from 11-12 p.m. General Masto will be
available for interviews after the meeting.
Media - Kindly RSVP to
Jennifer López [JLopez@ag.nv.gov] to coordinate. |
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The mission of the Council includes providing direction to the Governor and the Legislature on statewide domestic violence policy and legislation; increasing public awareness of the magnitude and seriousness of domestic violence and sexual assault; advocating appropriate changes in law enforcement procedure and increasing access to legal and other services to survivors in need.
The NDVPC consists of 27 individuals throughout Nevada who represent a variety of disciplines and systems, including law enforcement, the judiciary, prosecution, victim services, health care, education and others. Survivors of domestic violence are also members of the Council. Click here to read the agenda.
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