The treatment of domestic violence offenders employs a variety of theories, modalities and techniques. Domestic violence perpetrators are a separate category of violent offenders requiring a specialized approach. The goal is victim safety through cessation of violence.
Through the Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance, the Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH) certifies and reviews batterers treatment programs for the State of Nevada in accordance with Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) Chapter 228. DPBH adopts regulations for the evaluation, certification and monitoring of programs for the treatment of persons who commit domestic violence.
DPBH took over these responsibilities from the Committee on Domestic Violence as a result of Senate Bill 25, passed during the 2017 session of the Nevada Legislature.
Statutes and Regulations
Apply for a certification for a program
All applications to become a program for treatment of persons who commit domestic violence must be completed online by going to the DPBH Online Licensing System at myhealthfacilitylicense.nv.gov. Click on “To apply for a new Health Facility or Change of Ownership” in the left column under "New Applicants Apply Here" to get started.
Renewal certification and notifications: Currently, certified program for treatment of persons who commit domestic violence must log into the system using the "User Login" section to renew certificates and update contact information. Notifications (including renewal notifications) are sent electronically so it is imperative that we have a current email address on file.
- Supporting documents required for your initial certification and renewal can be found by clicking on:
List of Approved Continuing Education and Formal Training Programs
Formal training credit program approvals
Please complete the Application for Training Credits and submit all requested supporting documents electronically to lshepard@health.nv.gov. If your file is too large to email, submit by mail to:
Division of Public and Behavioral Health
Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance
Continuing Education Approver
727 Fairview Drive, Suite E
Carson City, NV 89701
New Supervisor of Treatment Application
All applications to become a Supervisor of Treatment must be completed online by going to the DPBH Online Licensing System at myhealthfacilitylicense.nv.gov. Click on “To apply for Medlab Personnel, Director, and Supervisor and Providers of DV Treatment” in the left column under "New Applicants Apply Here" to get started.
Approval Renewal and notifications: Currently, approved Supervisors of Treatment must log in to the system using the "User Login" section to renew their approvals and update their contact information. Notifications (including renewal notifications) are sent electronically so it is imperative that Supervisors of Treatment maintain a current email address in this system.
New Provider of Treatment Application
All applications to become a Provider of Treatment must be completed online by going to the DPBH Online Licensing System at myhealthfacilitylicense.nv.gov. Click on “To apply for Medlab Personnel, Director, and Supervisor and Providers of DV Treatment” in the left column under "New Applicants Apply Here" to get started.
Approval Renewal and notifications: Currently, approved Providers of Treatment must log in to the system using the "User Login" section to renew their approvals and update their contact information. Notifications (including renewal notifications) are sent electronically so it is imperative that Providers of Treatment maintain a current email address in this system.
Foreign-educated applicants
All supervisor of treatment and provider of treatment applicants who have attended colleges or universities outside the United States must follow and complete the Foreign Degree Evaluation Policy.
Nevada laws
Visit the Nevada Legislature website for information governing programs for treatment of persons who commit domestic violence.