Donna's House (702-455-4229)

Donna's House is named for Donna Hernandez, a Family Court clerk who was murdered by her ex-husband, Fernando Hernandez, on Oct. 6, 1999, in front of the couple's then 3-year-old daughter. Fernando was convicted of murder and sentenced to death. Prior to her death, Donna had obtained several protection orders against Fernando because of domestic violence. She had unsuccessfully fought in Family Court to prevent him from sharing custody of their daughter.

Family Court Judge Dianne Steel and Assistant Court Administrator Christina Chandler were the "driving forces" behind Donna's House. According to Chandler, Donna's House is a reminder that  Donna Hernandez's tragic death "was neither the first nor last time a child will be exposed to or harmed by the conflicts and violence between parents." A large portrait of Donna Hernandez hugging her daughter hangs in the main room of the center -- a haunting reminder of the personal effects of domestic violence.

Read the full article here: https://lasvegassun.com/news/2002/apr/05/donnas-house-offers-safe-haven