NAC228.180. Protection of victim.

An organization that operates a program shall ensure that:

     1. No staff member of the program:

     (a) Blames a person who is a victim of domestic violence for the domestic violence; or

     (b) Places a person who is a victim of domestic violence in danger as a result of any statement made or action taken by the staff member.

     2. If a provider of treatment receives a request from a person who is a victim of domestic violence or who he or she determines is at risk of becoming a victim of domestic violence by the offender, the provider of treatment assists the person in developing and carrying out a plan for the safety and protection of that person.

     3. Each staff member of the program maintains any information relating to a victim of domestic violence separate from any records or other information relating to an offender.

     (Added to NAC by Com. on Domestic Violence by R213-99, eff. 8-1-2000)