When I am an Elder is the latest addition to a number of public service announcements, poster, and materials developed with youth committed to creating a better world and standing up and speaking up to end violence. To see the complete series of public service announcements created in Bethel by youth, please visit the Stand Up Speak Up website by clicking here.
The Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault is committed to eliminating domestic and sexual violence against all Alaskans. We are made up of 18 programs that provide services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, including emergency shelter, 24-hour crisis hotlines, food, clothing, transportation, legal assistance, counseling, community education and more!
Students at Romig Middle School in Anchorage produced a video to educate other teens on relationships and violence. Funded through the Council on Domestic Violence and Alaska Department of Health and Social Services via the ANDVSA Prevention Project, which provided mini-grants to communities throughout the state. The student-produced video provides relevant information about relationships and shows Romig students acting out scenarios teens often have to face in their lives.
Alaska Has 18 Domestic Violence and/or Sexual Assault Programs for you to contact. To search for services in your area click here to access our full list of programs. Many of our programs host community events to raise awareness about domestic violence and sexual assault, please see our calendar of events, and our News Now!
Our new series of public service announcements, in conjunction with the Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, feature Alaskans throughout the state working to change attitudes about domestic violence and sexual assault. Asking for help is the first step in bringing about change.
The Public Policy Program works to affect federal, state, regional and local policy for the benefit of victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and teen dating violence. The Program promotes and develops policies affecting social change and provides a voice at the Alaska State Legislature responding to legislation and educating legislators on the intended and unintended consequences.
The purpose of the Network's Legal Advocacy Project is to increase the ability of victims of domestic violence and sexual assault to effectively access and participate in the civil and criminal justice system. We provide legal advocacy training and support for advocates and are a resource for advocates at the Network's 18 member programs. Our Pro Bono Progam provides direct assistance to those in need of civil legal services.
We learn respect from many places and people in our lives. By building communities of respect together we can stop violence before it ever starts. Find out more about Alaska’s efforts and what you can do to get involved in prevention efforts. And check out our new Lead On! For Peace and Equality in Alaska documentary.
Want to learn more about our Stand Up Speak Up Alaska Campaign?! Click here to visit the website.
Alaska Men Choose Respect is a campaign dedicated to helping Alaska men learn how to make a difference. There are many various resources, videos, pamphlets, and other tools listed on the website. By modeling respect for women to those around you, you can change your family, your community, and your state.
You can find other information for men on our website prevention page.
ANDVSA and TWC, through a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Victims of Crime, Defending Childhood Initiative, launched a radio and poster public service campaign focused on the effects of violence on children. The campaign, a partnership that also includes other service providers in the Bethel and Yukon-Kuskokwim region – the Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP) and Orutsararmiut Native Council (ONC), involved elders from the region providing input on child raising from a traditional perspective.
If you would like posters, please send a request including your name, address, and organization to: info@andvsa.org
The Vera Institute of Justice’s Center on Victimization and Safety will present the web conference series, Serving Survivors with Disabilities and Deaf Survivors: Practical Guidance and Information for Advocates and Others Working to End Sexual and Domestic Violence. This series is designed to build individual and organizational capacity to improve services for survivors with disabilities and Deaf survivors. This web conference series will provide OVW grantees with the opportunity to build concrete skills and knowledge to better serve survivors with disabilities. Web conferences occur once per month starting November 2011 through March 2013 and are offered free of charge. If you’re interested in receiving announcements and information about this web conference series, please complete our brief registration form: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/M8TFLPN and you will be added to their mailing list. Or click here to download more information.
When I am an Elder is the latest addition to a number of public service announcements, posters, and materials developed with youth committed to creating a better world and standing up and speaking up to end violence. The television spots are based on a poem, called “When I’m an Elder” created and written by Bethel Teens Acting Against Violence (TAAV) in 2002. TAAV youth have added and changed lines over the years, slowly making “When I’m an Elder” a powerful collective creation. Click here to learn more and see the When I Am An Elder public service announcements.
ANDVSA has created a new web page – News Now! This page has links to news stories, upcoming community events, and updates from our member programs around the state. This pages allows visitors to learn about current statewide and national news concerning domestic violence and sexual assault. News Now! also includes information about how to get involved in local community events and projects. We will be updating our page regularly.
“Real Tools: Responding to Multi-Abuse Trauma – A Tool Kit to Help Advocates and Community Partners Better Serve People With Multiple Issues,” by Debi S. Edmund, M.A., LPC and Patricia J. Bland, M.A., CDP, is hot off the press. The project, which was supported by a grant from the Office of Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice, was a three year effort on the part of ANDVSA Training Project Director Patti Bland and her co-author Debi Edmund. Copies will soon be distributed to member programs and individuals interested in ordering a copy can contact the Network for details. Click here to download a PDF copy of the manual. (Please be aware that this is a very large document and it may take a long time to download.)
The Alaska Network on Domestic Violence’s Legal Advocacy Project Pro Bono Program provides direct assistance to those in need of civil legal services. The project increases private attorney representation for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in civil cases at no cost the victim. According to former Alaska Attorney General Dan Sullivan, providing legal representation to victims is a key factor in ensuring that they can escape abusive and dangerous situations.” Click on the button below to make a secure donation to this important project.
The Alaska Network on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault is part of the “Pick. Click. Give.” program that allows Alaskans the option of supporting a non-profit organization through their Permanent Fund. We would like to thank everyone for their generous contributions to ANDVSA through this year’s campaign. To those anonymous donors who contributed over $1000 or more, we are especially grateful for your continued support. Thank you! Click here to find out how you can still contribute even though the Permanent Fund application period is closed.
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