A crime has occurred. The victim has suffered a great deal as a result. The victim's sense of safety and security has been shaken. The initial impact is one of shock and disbelief. Then the true impact sets in. The victim may have suffered financial loss and/or physical injury. The victim always sustains emotional turmoil. The victim demands and deserves justice and respect.
It is the goal of the Clark County Prosecuting Attorney's Victim Assistance Unit to balance the scales of justice. Victims have the right to information, respect, dignity, and freedom from harassment and inconvenience. It is our desire to see that the criminal justice system does not cause a "second injury" to the victim.
In an effort to limit further trauma by the system, the Victim Assistance Unit is committed to making the system more responsive to the rights of all citizens.
