Violence Prevention
20.5 Firearm fatalities per 100,000
15.6 % Of high school students experienced sexual dating violence in the past year.
Violence prevention is an area of concern in Washoe County, encompassing domestic violence, youth violence, firearm safety, and child maltreatment. Secondary data reveal elevated rates of violent crime, firearm fatalities, and youth exposure to violence and bullying.
Key Indicators of Concern
• Violent crime rate: 474.7 per 100,000 population
• Firearm fatalities: 20.5 per 100,000 population
• High school students electronically bullied in past year: 17.5 – 19.3 %
• High school students experiencing sexual dating violence in past year: 15.6 %
• High school students experiencing physical dating violence in past year: 9.1 %
• Middle school students ever physically hurt by an adult: 16.6 %
• Child abuse and neglect substantiated reports: 29.3 % of substantiated reports
Sub Areas of Concern
• Early childhood development and trauma-informed care
• Mentorship programs and youth engagement
• Social-emotional learning in schools
• Safe firearm storage education and outreach
• Harm reduction and domestic violence services
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