13 Investigates takes a deep dive into what women who found the strength to flee their abusers encountered when they sought shelter and safety in our community.
This is a multi-part series honoring domestic violence victims and survivors here in Las Vegas by sharing their stories and ensuring their voices are heard.
Our investigation six months in the making starts Thursday, Oct. 24 on Channel 13. You can watch each part of the series here.
PART ONE
13 Investigates the safety of Lauren, MJ, April and Natasha as they share what they experienced when seeking shelter at SafeNest.
As our investigation continues, 13 Investigates looks at what the women say are squalid living conditions inside Nevada's largest domestic violence shelter.
PART TWO
Multiple victim-survivors shared photos and videos from inside the shelter, showing living conditions they described as disgusting, unsanitary and grotesque.
We took their concerns to SafeNest CEO Liz Ortenburger.
There's no denying the delicate balancing act facing SafeNest staff — but the organization receives millions of taxpayer and donor dollars each year to provide shelter, safety and resources. We'll follow the money when our investigation continues.
PART THREE
Of all domestic violence shelters and programs in Nevada, SafeNest receives the most financial support by far. But some shelter residents believe the money isn't being used properly. We dug into why SafeNest gets millions of dollars, but clients say they don't receive services or donations.
As we continue to fight for what's right for the local victim-survivors whose stories we've been sharing, our next report will provide a fact-check of sorts. SafeNest requires incoming residents to sign a bill of rights and responsibilities. When this series continues, we expose how the rhetoric does not match the reality.
Our investigation continues next week on Channel 13. Tune in at ktnv.com/live.