Domestic Violence Sexual Assault

You don't deserve to be abused. Remember, another person's violence is not your fault. If you need assistance, call 911 or 746-8026. We are waiting to hear from you.

What is domestic violence?
It is NOT a marital conflict, a little argument, a lover's quarrel or a private family matter!

What is domestic violence?
It is occurring when one person uses emotional, verbal, psychological, sexual or physical abuse to gain power and control over another person. Threatening and coercive behaviors are often used to manipulate and instill fear in another individual. Without intervention, abuse will increase and may lead to a physical violence, permanent injury and even death. Statistics show that once someone is hit by an abusive partner, they will be hit again. For more information, please call 746-8026.

The Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Program at Alaska Family Services is the only service provider of this nature in the Mat-Su Valley. The DVSA Program provides domestic violence and sexual assault information, referrals and advocacy.
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24-hour Crisis Line: 907-746-8026 or 1-866-746-4080.

Services include a 24-hour safe shelter for women and their children, DV Support and Information groups, Legal Advocacy, Rape Crisis Advocacy, and the WRRAP Program (Women's Residential Reunification Action Program).
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If someone is hurting you or your children and you need immediate assistance, call 911or 1-800-799-SAFE!

24-hour Crisis/Information Line is staffed by specially trained advocates in Domestic Violence. They will provide a supportive, comforting voice to those in crisis as well as information about resources in the Valley and throughout the state day or night. Any information you share is kept strictly confidential; you do not need to give your name. Call 746-8026 and ask to speak to an advocate.

Shelter
Safe Shelter for female victims of domestic violence and sexual assault with or without children is staffed 24-hours a day by professional, specially trained domestic violence advocates. The new shelter houses up to 32 people and provides a safe haven for those experiencing or are at risk of domestic violence and abuse. This is not a shelter for people who are homeless.

How to find the Shelter?
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Legal Advocacy
Legal Advocacy is provided to victims of domestic violence or sexual assault. While this is not the same as attorney services, the advocate is instrumental in helping victims know their rights and work with and through the legal system. She helps with the preparation of protective orders, explanations of the legal system and process, accompanies victims to court proceedings and makes referrals to legal resources. In addition, the legal advocate facilitates communication between the client and the district attorney' office, law enforcement, the public defender and her attorney. The Legal Advocate in cooperation with Alaska Legal Services, provides legal information workshops at AFS that are open to the public on a bi-monthly basis.

Domestic Violence Support and Information groups are conducted regularly with the goal of assisting women and children in overcoming the trauma of abuse and empowering them to be safe. Groups provide an opportunity to reduce isolation and share and connect with others who have much in common. This group is open to the public. For more information about time and location, please call 746-8026.

Rape Crisis Advocates respond to Mat-Su Regional Health Center's Emergency Room, day or night, when someone has been sexually assaulted. The advocates and volunteers are members of a specially trained team known as the SART or Sexual Assault Response Team. These advocates focus on the immediate and long-term needs of the victim and their families and inform them of their rights. They work in collaboration with a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner and Law Enforcement if requested.

WRRAP
Women's Residential Reunification and Action Program provides residential services for battered and abused women with chemical dependency issues. Women and their children will reside in the safe shelter while receiving drug or alcohol treatment on an outpatient basis with a local service provider. Case management services will assist women in residence with their case plans and provide support and advocacy to maximize the chances for a successful experience.
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