Examining the Impact of Power-Based Violence on Nevada's Hispanic and Latino Communities

Abstract

Nevada has extremely high rates of power-based violence, or any form of interpersonal violence intended to control, intimidate or harm another person through the assertion of power over the person (NV Rev Stat 396.1285, 2024). This is a pressing issue that is often addressed through resolution attempts and providing resources to survivors; however, these provisions often focus on broad groups with little information pertaining to helping specific identities. Within my Pack Research Experience Grant, I am working alongside Dr. Melody Huslage to address this gap in the literature and resource provision by analyzing data collected from an anonymous quantitative cross-sectional survey to better understand and address how power-based violence throughout Nevada specifically impacts the Hispanic and Latino communities living here. This project focuses on the outcomes of this survey, the broader impact of survey responses, and what needs to be done to better suit Hispanic and Latino survivors of power-based violence.