Every Voice - Nevada
Est 2020
Every Voice Nevada began during the 2020 Next Generation Leaders Fellowship. After working closely with students, faculty, legislators, and community partners including the Nevada Coalition to End Sexual and Domestic Violence, the Every Voice NV legislation (SB 347) was filed by Lead Sponsor Senator Melanie Scheible.
After an exciting session, on the very last day of the session, Monday, May 31st, 2021, the Every Voice Nevada bill passed through the legislature and was signed into law, on July 9th by Governor Sisolak.
On June 9th, 2021, Governor Sisolak signed SB 347 into law— Chapter 542.
What does the Nevada Every Voice Law do?
The Every Voice NV Law (SB347) enacts comprehensive measures to combat sexual violence and support survivors studying at all Institutions of Higher Education in Nevada. Specifically, the legislation will ensure:
Access to free medical and legal support services
Anti-retaliation protections for reporting parties from being punished for breaking school code of conduct at the time of an assault
Confidential advising services that clarify survivors' rights & options
Transparent data on sexual violence, gathered anonymously and published publicly
Universal, evidence-based annual prevention and response training for employees and students
The Every Voice Bill was written by students, survivors, and young alumni in Nevada through collaboration with lead sponsor Senator Scheible and partner organizations including the Nevada Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence, Know Your IX, the National Women’s Law Center, and Equal Rights Advocates.
Nevada Team Leaders
Indigo (they/them), EVCNV co-Founder
Learn more about the Nevada Team and their movement!
“As a survivor and a student, being a part of this movement is extremely important to me. Having seen the lack of support and protection for student survivors on my own campus, I knew that this work would help to not only protect but also uplift the voices of students and survivors. The Every Voice community has helped to show me how powerful and crucial the voices of students are to the legislative process. ”
Indigo, Nevada State Director
