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STAND UP FOR VICTIMS
WHO STAND UP TO ABUSE.

Real change starts with legislative action. Use your voice to call on lawmakers and child welfare leaders to reform outdated laws that hold survivors responsible for their abuser’s actions. We've provided talking points and templates to make it easy — whether you send an email, make a call, or show up to a hearing, your advocacy matters.

NEVADA LEGISLATURE

SENATE MAJORITY LEADER

Nicole J. Cannizzaro

CONTACT

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Nicole.Cannizzaro@sen.state.nv.us
Las Vegas Contact
Office: 328
Carson City Contact
Office: 1221
Phone: (775) 684-1475

Legislator Information 

Top-ranking lawmaker in the Nevada Senate who controls which bills are heard and voted on. Her approval or opposition can determine whether proposed legal reform reaches the Senate floor for a vote.

SPEAK UP!


As a supporter of Vindicate Victims, I believe every child—and every caregiver doing their best to protect them—deserves fairness, safety, and compassion under Nevada law. You are in a unique position to ensure our laws truly protect children and their non-abusive caregivers who are victims of domestic violence.

Nevada’s current “failure to protect” laws too often criminalize caregivers who are themselves victims of abuse, even when they seek help in good faith. Reforming these laws would align Nevada’s justice system with best practices in child welfare—prioritizing prevention, support, and accountability for actual abusers rather than punishing secondary victims.

To help make Nevada safer and more just for children and families, I ask that you:

  1. Support or sponsor legislation to modernize “failure to protect” statutes.

  2. Work with survivors, advocates, and experts to ensure reforms are trauma-informed and evidence-based.

  3. Keep the well-being of children and non-offending caregivers at the center of every policy decision.

When we protect caregivers, we protect children. Together, we can build a system that supports families instead of tearing them apart.

Thank you for your service and for your attention to this critical issue.

SPEAKER OF THE NEVADA ASSEMBLY (DISTRICT 9)

Steve Yeager

CONTACT

Steve.Yeager@asm.state.nv.us
Las Vegas Contact
Office: 381
Carson City Contact
Office: 1104
Phone: (775) 684-8549

Legislator Information

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Presides over the Assembly and decides which bills reach the floor for debate and vote; his backing is essential for any legislation to advance.

SPEAK UP!


As a supporter of Vindicate Victims, I believe every child—and every caregiver doing their best to protect them—deserves fairness, safety, and compassion under Nevada law. You are in a unique position to ensure our laws truly protect children and their non-abusive caregivers who are victims of domestic violence.

Nevada’s current “failure to protect” laws too often criminalize caregivers who are themselves victims of abuse, even when they seek help in good faith. Reforming these laws would align Nevada’s justice system with best practices in child welfare—prioritizing prevention, support, and accountability for actual abusers rather than punishing secondary victims.

To help make Nevada safer and more just for children and families, I ask that you:

  1. Support or sponsor legislation to modernize “failure to protect” statutes.

  2. Work with survivors, advocates, and experts to ensure reforms are trauma-informed and evidence-based.

  3. Keep the well-being of children and non-offending caregivers at the center of every policy decision.

When we protect caregivers, we protect children. Together, we can build a system that supports families instead of tearing them apart.

Thank you for your service and for your attention to this critical issue.

CHAIR OF THE SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

Melanie Scheible

CONTACT

Melanie.Scheible@sen.state.nv.us
Las Vegas Contact
Office: 317
Carson City Contact
Office: 2128
Phone: (775) 684-1421

Legislator Information

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Leads the Senate committee that reviews all criminal-law bills, including those involving child abuse and neglect statutes like “failure to protect.”

SPEAK UP!


As a supporter of Vindicate Victims, I believe every child—and every caregiver doing their best to protect them—deserves fairness, safety, and compassion under Nevada law. You are in a unique position to ensure our laws truly protect children and their non-abusive caregivers who are victims of domestic violence.

Nevada’s current “failure to protect” laws too often criminalize caregivers who are themselves victims of abuse, even when they seek help in good faith. Reforming these laws would align Nevada’s justice system with best practices in child welfare—prioritizing prevention, support, and accountability for actual abusers rather than punishing secondary victims.

To help make Nevada safer and more just for children and families, I ask that you:

  1. Support or sponsor legislation to modernize “failure to protect” statutes.

  2. Work with survivors, advocates, and experts to ensure reforms are trauma-informed and evidence-based.

  3. Keep the well-being of children and non-offending caregivers at the center of every policy decision.

When we protect caregivers, we protect children. Together, we can build a system that supports families instead of tearing them apart.

Thank you for your service and for your attention to this critical issue.

CHAIR OF THE ASSEMBLY JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

Brittney Miller

CONTACT

Brittney.Miller@asm.state.nv.us
Las Vegas Contact
Office: 202
Carson City Contact
Office: 3127
Phone: (775) 684-8833

Legislator Information

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Heads the Assembly’s Judiciary Committee, which handles criminal and civil law reforms; she can introduce and move reform bills through the Assembly side.

SPEAK UP!


As a supporter of Vindicate Victims, I believe every child—and every caregiver doing their best to protect them—deserves fairness, safety, and compassion under Nevada law. You are in a unique position to ensure our laws truly protect children and their non-abusive caregivers who are victims of domestic violence.

Nevada’s current “failure to protect” laws too often criminalize caregivers who are themselves victims of abuse, even when they seek help in good faith. Reforming these laws would align Nevada’s justice system with best practices in child welfare—prioritizing prevention, support, and accountability for actual abusers rather than punishing secondary victims.

To help make Nevada safer and more just for children and families, I ask that you:

  1. Support or sponsor legislation to modernize “failure to protect” statutes.

  2. Work with survivors, advocates, and experts to ensure reforms are trauma-informed and evidence-based.

  3. Keep the well-being of children and non-offending caregivers at the center of every policy decision.

When we protect caregivers, we protect children. Together, we can build a system that supports families instead of tearing them apart.

Thank you for your service and for your attention to this critical issue.

CHAIR OF THE ASSEMBLY HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE

Tracy Brown‑May

CONTACT

Tracy.BrownMay@asm.state.nv.us
Las Vegas Contact
Office: 203
Carson City Contact
Office: 3132
Phone: (775) 684-8803

Legislator Information

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Oversees Nevada’s child-welfare and family-services legislation; her committee ensures legal reforms align with social-service systems and child protection policy.

SPEAK UP!


As a supporter of Vindicate Victims, I believe every child—and every caregiver doing their best to protect them—deserves fairness, safety, and compassion under Nevada law. You are in a unique position to ensure our laws truly protect children and their non-abusive caregivers who are victims of domestic violence.

Nevada’s current “failure to protect” laws too often criminalize caregivers who are themselves victims of abuse, even when they seek help in good faith. Reforming these laws would align Nevada’s justice system with best practices in child welfare—prioritizing prevention, support, and accountability for actual abusers rather than punishing secondary victims.

To help make Nevada safer and more just for children and families, I ask that you:

  1. Support or sponsor legislation to modernize “failure to protect” statutes.

  2. Work with survivors, advocates, and experts to ensure reforms are trauma-informed and evidence-based.

  3. Keep the well-being of children and non-offending caregivers at the center of every policy decision.

When we protect caregivers, we protect children. Together, we can build a system that supports families instead of tearing them apart.

Thank you for your service and for your attention to this critical issue.

Vindicate Victims is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

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