LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — SafeNest unveiled a first-of-its-kind centralized hub for victims of home and sexual violence on Thursday, with plans to have it prepared in about six months.
Clark County ranks No. 1 within the nation for home violence homicides. Liz Ortenburger, CEO of SafeNest, mentioned she’s glad to be part of this new initiative and convey consciousness to the rising variety of victims within the space.
“There had to be some change. I’m happy it’s this and I’m glad the state chose to invest,” Ortenburger mentioned.
Thursday’s unveiling of “One Safe Place” featured the ceremonial passing of the SafeNest purple key to represent the brand new campus.
The brand new area will present over 500 particular person survivor-focused companies, together with authorized response, advocacy response, counseling, disaster response and housing companies.
SafeNest CEO Liz Ortenburger holds a purple key as “One Safe Place” was unveiled on Thursday to deliver companies underneath one roof. (KLAS)
Victims may also get assist with WIC, meals stamps and social companies. Lisa Lopez, a home violence survivor and now SafeNest board member, mentioned having all of SafeNest’s assets underneath one roof will assist attain extra victims.
“It’s very hard when you have children, and you have jobs. It’s long days of driving from place to place, waiting in long lines and waiting for appointments. So having all of this under one roof will significantly change a survivor’s outcome to a positive one,” Lopez mentioned.
The brand new hub is about to open Oct. 30. The new constructing should nonetheless be bought and renovated with an estimated price of $17 million. The state of Nevada is offering $9 million of the funding. SafeNest plans to launch a marketing campaign to boost the remainder.
