“Child Abuse, Neglect & Endangerment” Laws in Nevada (NRS § 200.508)

Nevada NRS § 200.508 defines the crime of child abuse, neglect and endangerment as willfully causing a minor (a child under the age of 18) to suffer unjustifiable physical pain or mental suffering.

The law recognizes five forms of abuse:

1. physical abuse,
2. mental abuse,
3. sexual abuse or exploitation,
4. neglect, or
5. endangerment.

Several strategies may be effective in fighting Nevada child abuse charges, including the following legal defenses:

• the incident was an accident,
• you acted in self-defense,
• you were falsely accused, or
• you exercised reasonable parental discipline.

Child abuse is prosecuted as a gross misdemeanor or felony depending on the seriousness of the case. Sometimes, the judge may grant probation instead of prison. It also may be possible to plea bargain the charges down to lesser offenses or a full dismissal.

Below, our Las Vegas criminal defense lawyers answer frequently asked questions about Nevada child abuse laws, punishments, and defenses. We also discuss record seals, immigration consequences, Shaken Baby Syndrome, extradition, and more.

• 1. What is child abuse in Nevada law?
  • 1.1. Physical abuse (including Shaken Baby Syndrome)
  • 1.2. Emotional abuse
  • 1.3. Sexual abuse & exploitation
  • 1.4. Neglect
  • 1.5. Endangerment
• 2. What are the penalties under NRS 200.508?
  • 2.1. Punishments
  • 2.2. Plea bargains
• 3. How do I fight the charges?
  • 3.1. The incident was an accident
  • 3.2. You acted in self-defense
  • 3.3. You were falsely accused
  • 3.4. It was reasonable corporal punishment
  • 3.5. It was reasonable medical treatment made in good faith
  • 3.6. Abusive relatives caused the harm
  • 3.7. No harm occurred
• 4. How do police make arrests?
• 5. Do I have to go to court?
• 6. Can I seal my child abuse case in Nevada?
• 7. Can I be deported?
• 8. Can I be extradited?
• 9. Related offenses
  • 9.1. Possessing child pornography
  • 9.2. Statutory rape
  • 9.3. Furnishing alcohol to a minor
  • 9.4. Leaving child unattended in a car
• 10. Additional information
  • • 10.1. History of Nevada child welfare laws
    • 10.2. California child abuse laws
• 11. How do I report suspected child abuse?
• Additional resources

1. What is child abuse in Nevada law?

The legal definition of child abuse in Nevada is:

“willfully caus[ing] a child who is less than 18 years of age to suffer unjustifiable physical pain or mental suffering[.]”¹

Child abuse is a “general intent” crime.² This means that you do not have to intend to harm a child or to violate the law in order to be guilty of child abuse. Instead, you just have to intentionally commit the acts that result in harm to the child.³ Nevada child abuse lawyer Michael Becker explains the distinction:

Example: Max lives in Las Vegas. Max belts his son with the intent to discipline him. But Max belts him so hard the child’s spinal cord gets damaged. Max can be charged with child abuse even though he had no intent to cause such injuries. All that matters under Las Vegas child abuse laws is Max intended to belt him dangerously hard.

As explained below, the Nevada definition of child abuse encompasses a wide scope of unlawful behaviors, including:

• physical abuse
• emotional abuse
• sexual abuse/ exploitation
• neglect
• endangerment

1.1 Physical abuse

It is illegal to commit most forms of battery (NRS 200.481) against a child, such as:

• punching,
• kicking,
• pushing,
• burning,
• crushing,
• cutting,
• strangling,
• throwing an object at a child, or
• anything else causing unjustifiable pain

However, Nevada law does permit reasonable corporal punishments such as spanking or a smack.⁴ Las Vegas child abuse lawyer Neil Shouse gives an example:

Example: Seven-year-old Sally refuses to clean up her room, so her babysitter sends her to her room without dinner. Sally calls 911 and claims her babysitter is starving her. Las Vegas Metro shows up and arrests and books the babysitter at the Clark County Detention Center for child abuse. While investigating the case, the prosecutor learns that the babysitter gave Sally breakfast, lunch, and snacks that day. Since denying a child one meal does not rise to the level of child abuse, the prosecutor dismisses the charges against the babysitter.

In short, disciplinary punishments are lawful in Nevada as long as they are not excessive or physically debilitating.

Physical abuse against a child in Nevada can manifest itself as an injury, an illness, unjustifiable pain,⁵ or even a cosmetic disfigurement.⁶ To prove the existence of physical abuse, prosecutors often rely on medical records and medical experts.⁷

Physical abuse resulting in death

An alleged act of child abuse may be charged as first-degree murder under Nevada law if the child dies from the abuse.⁸ If the child survives but the alleged abuse was very grave, the charge may then be attempted murder.⁹

Note that if you are accused of an act of child abuse causing death, you may be convicted of only murder or child abuse, not both. This is because “double jeopardy” laws bar you from being convicted of similar crimes for the same criminal act.¹⁰

However, if you commit more than one act of child abuse and the child dies, then you may be convicted of both murder and child abuse.¹¹ This is because some of the abuse was unrelated to the abuse that caused the child’s death.

Shaken baby syndrome

Shaken baby syndrome (“SBS”) is a type of child abuse in which someone shakes a baby violently, usually in order to quiet them. Also called “Abusive Head Trauma,” SBS can cause serious physical as well as mental injuries and is potentially lethal.¹²

Shaken baby syndrome is charged in Nevada as either child abuse, murder, or attempted murder, depending on the extent of the injuries and whether death occurred. To prove SBS, the state typically shows evidence of brain damage¹³ and retinal hemorrhages.¹⁴

Abuse or death of an unborn child

Nevada law is still murky about what charges prosecutors may file in cases of unborn children being abused or killed. It seems that the older the fetus is, the more likely wrongful termination is criminal.

Anyone who willfully kills an unborn “quick” child by injuring the mother faces manslaughter charges.¹⁵ Nevada law does not specify how old a “quick” fetus must be, but it is generally believed to mean when the mother feels the fetus move.¹⁶

However, a pregnant woman in Nevada who ingests illegal substances that then transfer to the fetus via the umbilical cord cannot be charged with child abuse no matter how old the fetus is.¹⁷

1.2 Emotional abuse

Nevada defines child emotional abuse as behavior that injures a child’s intellectual, psychological, or emotional capacity to where their normal range of performance is impaired.¹⁸ Examples of emotional abuse could be the following:

• perpetually telling a child that they are worthless;
• brainwashing or radicalizing a child with destructive or violent ideological beliefs; or
• never allowing a child to go to school, learn, and play

Mental abuse against a child can cause intellectual, psychological, and emotional deficiencies that hinder developmental, academic, and social skills.¹⁹ Mental abuse is usually harder for Nevada prosecutors to prove precisely because it is not physical.²⁰

Evidence that prosecutors usually rely on to show that a child suffers from emotional abuse includes:

• psychological evaluations,
• medical experts, and
• witnesses of the child’s behavior.

1.3 Sexual abuse & exploitation

Sexual abuse

Under NRS 200.364, the age of consent in Nevada is 16 years old. Sexual abuse against a child in Nevada includes acts of:

• sexual assault/rape (sex acts with penetration),
• incest,
• lewdness with a child under 16, or
• open or gross lewdness (sex acts without penetration)²¹

Nevada prohibits female genital mutilation as well irrespective of the child’s cultural background.²²

Note that raping a child technically qualifies as two separate Nevada crimes:

1. child abuse, and
2. sexual assault.

However, the prohibition against “double jeopardy” protects you from being convicted of a similar offense for the same behavior.²³ Therefore, if you are accused of sexually assaulting a minor, you could be convicted of either child abuse or sexual assault, but not both.

Sexual exploitation

Sexual exploitation of a child in Nevada typically involves either

• pimping a child for prostitution (“sex trafficking”), or
• using a child to make pornography or to exhibit a child in a sexual way.²⁴

If you are convicted in Nevada of child abuse involving sexual abuse or exploitation, you face stiffer penalties.

(Learn more on our Nevada sex crimes page.)

1.4 Neglect

Under Nevada law, “child neglect” is when you are responsible for a child’s welfare and you either:

• abandon the child, or
• leave the child without proper supervision, food, shelter, medicine, or other necessary care.²⁵

Whereas child physical abuse is an illegal action, child neglect is an illegal inaction.²⁶ Las Vegas child abuse attorney Michael Becker gives an example of how “acts or omissions” can constitute child neglect:

Example: Dave is a single father in Henderson to nine-year-old Jim. Every day he leaves Jim home alone while Dave goes to work. A concerned neighbor finally calls 911. The police arrest and book Dave at the Henderson Detention Center. The judge determines that Dave neglected Jim because Jim suffered from never going to school.

In the above example, it does not matter that Jim sustained no physical injuries while being home alone. The denial of an education constitutes child neglect in Nevada.

Medical maltreatment

Nevada law permits you to use non-medical remedial treatments to nurse your sick child. However, the following conditions must be met:

• The medical community recognizes the treatment as a suitable alternative, and
• the parent/guardian chooses the treatment in good faith.²⁷

If a child requires immediate medical attention, however, you face neglect allegations if significant time elapses before seeking professional help.²⁸

Neglect resulting in death

Nevada law distinguishes between death resulting from child abuse and death resulting from child neglect: Only deaths allegedly resulting from child abuse may lead to murder charges.²⁹ Deaths stemming from child neglect are not a basis for murder charges.

Nevada child abuse lawyer Neil Shouse illustrates this concept:

Example: Thomas is booked at the Reno Jail on charges that he beat his child to death. Thomas’s battered wife knew Thomas beat the child but was too scared to do anything to stop it. Thomas can be charged with first-degree murder because he directly abused the child. But his wife would probably be charged with only child abuse in Nevada because she did not directly harm the child. Rather, she neglected to help him.³⁰

1.5 Endangerment

Child endangerment is defined as putting a child in a situation that jeopardizes their physical or mental health. One example of child endangerment the Nevada Supreme Court recognized is the transportation of a child in a stolen car.³¹

Other examples of child endangerment in Nevada may include:

• leaving a child with a relative known to be abusive;
• operating a methamphetamine lab in a location where a child is present; or
• letting a child play in a hazardous or dangerous environment.

2. What are the penalties under NRS 200.508?

It depends on the facts of the case. The more serious the situation, the higher the chance the judge will impose Nevada State Prison. It may be possible to get probation, a favorable plea bargain, or even a dismissal.

The punishment for child abuse, neglect, or endangerment in Nevada depends on five primary factors, elaborated on below:

1. whether the alleged abuse was willful,
2. whether substantial harm occurred,
3. whether the abuse was sexual,
4. the child’s age, and
5. whether you are a repeat offender.

Willful vs. permissive action

Nevada courts draw a distinction between willfully causing the alleged abuse and knowingly allowing or permitting the abuse to happen.

In other words, a guardian who batters a child may get a harsher sentence than a parent who leaves the child with someone the guardian knows may batter the child.

Substantial physical or mental injury

Judges hand down harsher sentences when the alleged abuse results in either:

• substantial physical injury, or
• substantial mental harm

A substantial physical injury means temporary or permanent disfigurement or organ impairment. Examples would be a broken bone or punctured lung.

Substantial mental harm encompasses intellectual, psychological, or emotional damage that is observable and precludes the child from functioning normally. Examples would be post-traumatic stress disorder or clinical depression.³²

Child abuse by sexual acts

Sentences for Nevada child abuse cases will be longer if the alleged abuse was sexual in nature. Penetration is not necessary for a court to consider abuse as sexual.³³

Age of the child

Nevada judges hand down harsher sentences if the child in the case is thirteen (13)-years old or younger.

Repeat offender

Repeat offenders with past child abuse convictions get more stringent penalties under Nevada child abuse law.

Below are the specific prison times and fines a judge may impose upon a conviction for child abuse, neglect, and endangerment in Nevada.³⁴

2.1. Punishments

If the abuse was willful, AND substantial bodily or mental harm occurs:

If the abuse allegedly involved sexual abuse or exploitation of a child thirteen (13) or younger, then the matter is chargeable as a category A felony. This carries:

• a life sentence with the possibility of parole after fifteen (15) years, and
• possible Nevada Sex Offender status

Otherwise, it may be charged as a category B felony, carrying:

• two to twenty (2 – 20) years in Nevada State Prison

If the abuse was willful, AND no substantial bodily or mental harm occurs:

If you have no previous child abuse convictions, then the matter may be chargeable as a category B felony. This carries:

• one to six (1 – 6) years in Nevada State Prison

However, if you have previous child abuse convictions, the sentence may range from:

• two to fifteen (2 – 15) years in Nevada State Prison

If you just “allowed” the abuse, AND substantial bodily or mental harm occurs:

If the abuse allegedly involved sexual abuse or exploitation of a child thirteen (13) or younger, then the matter is chargeable as a category A felony. This carries:

• a life sentence with the possibility of parole after ten (10) years, and
• possible Nevada Sex Offender status

Otherwise, it may be charged as a category B felony, carrying:

• two to twenty (2 – 20) years in Nevada State Prison

If you just “allowed” the abuse, AND no substantial bodily or mental harm occurs:

If you have no previous child abuse convictions, the matter may be chargeable as a gross misdemeanor. The maximum sentence is:

• $2,000 fine, and/or
• 364 days in jail

However, if you have previous child abuse convictions, the matter may be prosecuted as a category C felony, carrying:

• one to five (1 – 5) years in Nevada State Prison, and
• maybe a $10,000 fine

2.2. Plea bargains

Prosecutors in child abuse cases are typically reluctant to negotiate plea bargains if the injuries are severe. Depending on the case, the D.A. may agree to reduce the charges to battery³⁵ or contributing to the delinquency of a minor.³⁶

In some cases, the judge may be willing to grant probation in lieu of incarceration. If the prosecution’s evidence is at all faulty, the defense attorney may be able to negotiate a complete dismissal.

Note that Nevada prosecutors may refer you to counseling or treatment if they suspect you of child abuse. This is true even if they decide not to prosecute you for child abuse.³⁷

3. How do I fight the charges?

Here at Las Vegas Defense Group, we have represented literally thousands of people charged with child abuse in Nevada. In our experience, the following defenses are very effective with prosecutors, judges, and juries.³⁸

Note that prosecutors usually rely on police reports, witnesses, medical records, and records of past abuse to build a case against you. Depending on the circumstances, the below defenses can discredit or outweigh the state’s evidence.

3.1. The incident was an accident

You are not guilty of child abuse in Nevada if you did not intend to commit the harmful act. If you drop your baby by accident, you committed no crime because it was unintentional.

It is also not child abuse if the child injures themself in an accident that you could not have reasonably foreseen.³⁹ It is common for kids to sustain injuries from such everyday trip-ups as:

• falling from trees, bikes, and stairs,
• getting hit with bats, racquets, or other kids during sports,
• getting their hands caught in doors or windows, or
• roughhousing with their friends.

Police might suspect a child was an abuse victim due to their injuries. Criminal charges should not stand if the injuries came from an innocent accident.

In the case of People v. Kevin R., Las Vegas criminal defense attorney Michael Becker won a full acquittal for a man accused of felony “shaken baby” charges. Through his advocacy, he convinced the jury that the child’s injury resulted from a fall that was no one’s fault.

3.2. You acted in self-defense

Many child abuse cases in Las Vegas arise out of adults fending off angry kids or teens who turn violent. It is legal in Nevada to defend yourself — even against children — as long as the following are true:

• you reasonably believe you are about to be killed or injured;
• you reasonably believe that immediate force is necessary to prevent the danger; and
• you do not use any more force than necessary⁴⁰

Expert testimony and witness statements can help demonstrate that you were not the aggressor and acted in line with Nevada self-defense law.

3.3. You were falsely accused

Sometimes, kids lie that their parents or another adult hurt them. They may be motivated by anger or just an active imagination. Either way, we may be able to show through investigation or cross-examination that your child falsely accused you.

In some cases, troubled or attention-seeking children self-inflict wounds and then claim that a parent did it. In other cases, a vengeful parent injures the child only to falsely accuse the other parent in the hopes of getting them in trouble.

In this situation, medical experts may be able to study the medical records and testify as to whether the injuries were self-inflicted. Simple scientific testimony is often very effective in overriding the accuser’s false allegations.

3.4. It was reasonable corporal punishments

You are permitted to discipline your children in Nevada. However, over-zealous police officers might misconstrue yelling as verbal abuse or spanking as a battery. They also might presume an injury came from abusive parents rather than an accident.⁴¹

We would try to find evidence such as witnesses or surveillance video to show that corporal punishment never crossed the line into abuse. Plus expert medical witnesses may be able to show that your child’s injuries are unrelated to your discipline.

In the case of People v. Mark O., Las Vegas criminal defense attorney Mike Becker won a full acquittal for a father accused of whipping a child to death. Michael Becker was able to argue and produce medical evidence that the corporal punishment his client inflicted did not cause the fatal injuries.

3.5. It was reasonable medical treatment made in good faith

Symptoms can be misleading, and doctors misdiagnose patients all the time. If a parent does not reasonably know that a child is seriously ill, the parent should not be held liable for not medicating it quickly or correctly.⁴²

Furthermore, parents and guardians in Nevada may pursue non-medical remedial treatments to treat ill children as long as:

1. Nevada law considers the non-medical treatment a reasonable alternative to prevailing therapies, and
2. The parent or guardian elects the non-medical treatment believing it is in the child’s interest.⁴³

Expert medical witnesses could be instrumental in showing that the parent acted in good faith and was not at fault for the child’s injuries.

3.6. Abusive relatives caused the harm

One frequent scenario in Las Vegas child abuse cases concerns parents leaving their children with abusive relatives. If the parent had no reason to know the relative was doing the child harm, then the parent committed no child abuse.

3.7 No harm occurred

No child abuse occurred in Nevada if the child suffered no unjustifiable physical pain or mental suffering. So, if the prosecution cannot prove that the child experienced bodily or emotional harm, the charge should be dismissed.

We might rely on medical experts and eyewitnesses to show that your actions did not hurt the child.

4. How do police make arrests?

As with battery domestic violence allegations, many child abuse reports start with 911 calls from the victim or a bystander. In other cases, Child Protective Services in Nevada (CPS) gets a tip that a child may be abused or neglected.

If CPS concludes there is reasonable cause to believe a child is being abused or neglected by you in Nevada, they will classify the findings as “substantiated.” CPS will then notify Nevada law enforcement to orchestrate the removal of the child from the allegedly abusive environment. The police may also arrest and book you at the local jail, where the judge may set bail.

Note that the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA)⁴⁴ mandates that professionals such as teachers, doctors, therapists, and clergymen report suspected child abuse and neglect cases in Nevada to CPS.⁴⁵ CPS accepts anonymous tips as well. Tipsters do not have to provide proof of the alleged abuse. See our article on mandated reporters.⁴⁶

5. Do I have to go to court?

It depends. If you do not retain private counsel in Nevada, you will have to appear at all court appearances in the case. If you miss a court date, the judge may issue a bench warrant for your arrest.⁴⁷

If you hire a Nevada attorney, you usually do not have to appear at any court appearances as long as the case resolves prior to:

• the preliminary hearing, in the case of gross misdemeanors or felonies, or
• the trial, in the case of misdemeanors (recall that child abuse is never charged as just a misdemeanor)

Otherwise, you will need to be present at the preliminary hearing (if there is one) and the trial.

Nevada judges understand that you are busy with jobs and may live out of state. So as long as you have a Nevada attorney representing you, you can avoid having to appear in court most of the time.

6. Can I seal my child abuse case in Nevada?

Child abuse convictions that involve sexual abuse or exploitation may not be sealed in Nevada. Otherwise, the record seal wait times turn on the category of the offense:

• Category B or C felony convictions of child abuse may be sealed five (5) years after the case closes.
• Gross misdemeanor convictions of child abuse may be sealed two (2) years after the case closes. ⁴⁸

However, if the child abuse charge was dismissed, then you may be eligible to get a record seal right away.⁴⁹

Note that the Nevada Central Repository maintains records of substantiated reports of child abuse or neglect. Under certain conditions, employers can request a Child Abuse and Neglect check (CANS check) for prospective employees:⁵⁰

Nevada employers may request a CANS checks only if:

• you as the job applicant provides written authorization allowing the background check, and
• the employer is required to by law, or the prospective job involves being around children or the elderly.⁵¹

7. Can I be deported?

Yes. In some cases, immigration law regards child abuse as a deportable offense.⁵² Therefore, the Department of Homeland Security may deport non-citizens convicted of child abuse.⁵³

Non-citizens charged with a crime are advised to retain counsel with experience in immigration and criminal defense. It may be possible to get the charge reduced to a non-deportable offense.

8. Can I be extradited?

Yes. Child abuse suspects who flee to another state can be apprehended and brought back to Nevada.⁵⁴ If you are arrested out-of-state for Nevada child abuse charges, you will have the choice either to:

• waive extradition and return to Nevada, or
• remain in the asylum state and fight extradition.

If you decide to fight extradition, you are entitled to a hearing where you typically make the following arguments:

1. The governor’s warrant ordering the extradition is invalid; and/or
2. You are not the person sought in the governor’s warrant

Note that extradition procedures differ from state to state. For instance, Hawaii and Florida may release suspects on bail pending extradition. Though others like California probably will not.

9. Related offenses

Nevada has several laws besides NRS 200.508 that outlaw harming or endangering minors. Some of these include:

• Possessing child pornography,
• Statutory rape,
• Furnishing alcohol to a minor, and
• Leaving a child unattended in a vehicle

9.1. Possessing child pornography

Possession of child pornography depicting children under the age of sixteen (16) is a crime. A first offense is a category B felony and carries:

• one to six (1 – 6) years in Nevada State Prison, and
• maybe up to $5,000 in fines.

Any subsequent offense is a category A felony, punishable by:

• one (1) year to a life sentence with the possibility of parole, and
• maybe up to $5,000 in fines.⁵⁵

9.2. Statutory rape (“statutory sexual seduction”)

Nevada prohibits statutory rape, which is when a person eighteen (18) or older has sex with a child aged fifteen (15) or fourteen (14) and there is a four-year age difference at least.

If you are twenty-one (21) or older, statutory rape is punished as a category B felony carrying:

• one to ten (1 – 10) years in Nevada State Prison, and maybe
• up to $10,000 in fines.

Otherwise, it is a gross misdemeanor carrying:

• up to 364 days in jail, and/or
• up to $2,000 in fines.⁵⁶

9.3. Furnishing alcohol to a minor

It is a misdemeanor to knowingly furnish or sell alcohol to a person under 21. The penalty is:

• up to six (6) months in jail and/or
• up to $1,000 in fines.

Note that this law does not apply to the minor’s parents, doctors, or guardians.⁵⁷

9.4. Leaving a child unattended in a car

It is a crime in Nevada to knowingly leave a child under eight (8) in a car in risky conditions (such as high heat) or if the car is running. As long as the child is unharmed, it carries the misdemeanor penalties of:

• up to six (6) months in jail and/or
• up to $1,000 in fines.

Otherwise, this offense is prosecuted as child endangerment. Learn more about leaving a child unattended in a car (NRS 202.485).⁵⁸

10. Additional information

10.1. History of Nevada child welfare laws

• 1975: The Nevada Legislature passed laws governing the reporting and investigation of child abuse and the establishment of the Nevada Central Registry.⁵⁹
• 1985: The Nevada Legislature passed the Child Protection Act, outlining new stringent requirements for the welfare division.⁶⁰
• 1987: Nevada passed a law requiring counties of 100,000 or more people to provide child protective services.⁶¹
• 1997: New legislation redefined CPS procedures and mandated immediate responses for reports regarding children five (5)-years old and younger.
• 1999: Nevada legislation implemented the federal Adoption and Safe Families Act (ASFA) to promote child havens.⁶²

10.2. California child abuse laws

As with Nevada, the California offense of child abuse is an intent crime that can be charged as a felony or misdemeanor.⁶³ There is one key difference between the states:

Nevada lumps child abuse and endangerment into one crime. Whereas in California, they are separate offenses:

California’s child endangerment law prohibits putting a child in danger irrespective of whether harm occurs. In contrast, California’s child abuse law applies only when the child sustains injuries.⁶⁴

11. How do I report suspected child abuse?

To report suspected child abuse in Nevada, call Child Protective Services at:

• Las Vegas: 702-399-0081
• Reno: 775-785-8600
• Elko: 775-753-1399

Or else call Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-422-4453.

Additional Resources

If you or someone you know is in immediate crisis, call 911. You can find further helpful information here:

• ChildAbuse.com – Another resource page with articles and links for the prevention of child abuse.
• Prevent Child Abuse Nevada (PCA Nevada) – Provides services and advocacy statewide for the prevention of child abuse in Nevada.
• Child Abuse Hotline in Clark County, Nevada – (702) 399-0081 or [email protected].
• National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome – Information about SBS.
• Children’s Advocacy Centers of Nevada – An organization dedicated to helping victimized children.

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