New Reno shelter under construction amid rising reports of domestic violence

By: April Corbin Girnus

Outlets: Nevada Current

Published: March 12, 2026

Words: 421

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago

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Reported incidents of domestic violence have been on the rise in Washoe County over the past three years, underscoring the need to expand the availability of temporary housing for victims.

To address the need, the Domestic Violence Resource Center in Washoe County is in the process of quadrupling their shelter capacity, jumping from 25 beds to 100. The center temporarily relocated its existing 25 beds last fall and is now under construction on a new …

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