The Sparks Police Victim Services Unit provides services to victims of violent crime. Once a person has been impacted by crime, it is crucial that they get the answers to their questions and start to regain a sense of safety and control. After a person has been a victim of crime, a person often becomes overwhelmed with the changes, stress and emotional turmoil. Sparks Police Victim Services Unit Advocates provide the emotional and practical support for the victim and their family. The Victim Advocate assesses the person’s short-term needs and helps to create long-term goals with the victim.
Speak with a Victim Advocate today:
Isis Morales, Se Habla Español
(775) 353-2267
imorales@cityofsparks.us
Unidad de Servicios de Víctimas
Jennifer Olsen
(775) 353-2217
jolsen@cityofsparks.us
After the Victim Advocate has assessed the unique individual needs and concerns the Victim Advocate provides support, services and referrals. The Victim Advocate can help members of the community who have been victimized by helping them with:
- Safety Plan Development
- Personal Advocacy
- Referrals to Community Resources such as counseling, support groups and resources
- Provides updates on the status of their criminal case
- Assists in filing for Victims of Crime Compensation
- Assist in filing for a Temporary Protection Order or Stalking Order
- Informs the Victim of Victim’s Rights
Members of Sparks Police shall not discriminate against, degrade, demean, or show partiality toward any person or organization based on race, religion, sex, marital status, familial status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or other protected status under applicable law.
Community Resources of the City of Sparks and Surrounding Areas:
In Case of Emergency Call 911
Domestic Violence:
County Human Services Domestic Violence Advocate: (775) 337-4467
Domestic Violence Resource Center (775) 329-4150
Find a Domestic Violence Shelter Near You
Safe Embrace: (775) 322-3466
Tahoe Safe Alliance: (800) 736-1060
Emergency Protection Order: (775) 352-5000
Protection Order Help Office: (775) 328-3127
National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-SAFE(7233)
Sexual Violence: (775) 784-8090
Sexual Assault Support Services
National Sexual Assault Hotline: (800) 656-HOPE(4673)
UNR Victims of Crime Treatment Center: (775) 682-8680
Law Enforcement Victim Advocacy / Legal Advocacy & Assistance:
Reno Police Department: (775) 334-2121
Reno Police Department Victim Services Unit: (775) 657-4519
Reno City Attorney Advocate: (775) 334-3067
Sparks Police Department: (775) 353-2231
Sparks Police Department Victim Advocate: (775) 353-2217
Isis Morales, Se Habla Espanol (775) 353-2267
Jenn Olsen (775) 353-2217
Sparks City Attorney Advocate: (775) 353-1628
Sparks City Attorney Office: (775) 353-2320
The Children’s Cabinet: (775) 856-6200 or (775) 352-8090
La Clinica V.I.V.A. (775) 525-0979
TPO Office: (775) 328-3468
UNR Victims of Crime Treatment Center: (775) 784-6828
VINE Notification: (888) 268-3001
Washoe County Sheriff’s Office: (775) 328-3001
Washoe County Family Division Self Help Center: (775) 325-6731
Washoe County Department of Juvenile Services
Victim Services Coordinator: (775) 325-7875
Washoe Legal Services: (775) 329-2727
Washoe County District Attorneys Office
Victim Witness Assistance Center: (775) 328-3210
Homeland Security Victim Notification Program: (703) 877-3245
State of Nevada Victims of Crime Compensation: (775) 687-8428
Community Resources:
National Center for Victims of Crime: (202) 467-8700
Crisis Call Center: (775) 784-8090 or (800) 273-8255
Catholic Community Services: (775) 322-7073
Washoe County Human Services Agency: (775) 785-8600
NOVA- National Organization for Victim Assistance: (800) 879-6682
Nevada 211: Dial 211
National Suicide Hotline: (800)-SUICIDE (800-784-2433)
Nevada Urban Indians, Inc.: (775) 788-7600
Project Restart: (775) 324-2622
The Children’s Cabinet: (775) 856-6200 or (775) 352-8090
The Salvation Army Reno: (775) 688-4555
