LAS VEGAS - As Domestic Violence Awareness Month has come to a close, Nevada Attorney General Catherine Cortez Masto is encouraging youth to learn about domestic violence and recognize the signs.
"It is very important for our children and teens to understand that domestic violence is against the law," said Masto. "I applaud students who are working to educate their peers about the signs of domestic and dating violence."
One way youth, especially girls in K-12, can get involved is by pursuing a domestic violence merit badge through their local Girl Scouts. Masto and her office partnered with Girls Scouts to develop a domestic violence merit patch in 2009. In order to receive the patch, Girl Scouts must complete various tasks to first learn about healthy relationships, conduct a service project and educate their peers, families and communities about domestic violence.
Victoria McCrea, 20, of Sparks, created a video when she was 17 years old, to educate her peers about dating violence as part of her project to receive the Girl Scout Gold Award. The short educational video, "Watch for the Signs," is available on the Attorney General's YouTube page.
"I hope my video helps others realize the dangers of being in a relationship involving domestic violence," said McCrea. "I want the survivors to know the signs and ways that they can receive help."
If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline number at 1-800-799-7233. A list of resources in Nevada is available online at www.ag.nv.gov.
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