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    • Sexual Assault Awareness Month Activities

    April is designated as Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a nationally recognized time dedicated to raising awareness and promoting prevention of sexual violence.

    Kicking off month-long activities statewide were coordinated marches, rallies and other events that took place on March 31 in concert with Governor Sean Parnell’s efforts to raise awareness. Gov. Parnell led a march in Juneau.

    Alaskans Unite to “Choose Respect” from State of Alaska on Vimeo.

    Or click here to check out the Choose Respect Page of the Office of the Governor.

    Check out activities statewide.

    Anchorage – Office of the Governorand Community Partners “Alaskans Choose Respect” March and Rally Click here to see news coverage in Anchorage.

    anchorage_choose_respect_4_100Anchorage – Standing Together Against Rape (STAR) An opening ceremony was held  at the Loussac Library Assembly Chambers . Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event had males of all ages strap on a pair of women’s shoes and stop out violence in a one-mile walk!

    Barrow – Arctic Women in Crisis (AWIC) Rally at Kiita Alternative High School

    louisa-and-mary-lou-leavittArctic Women’s Center had a rally involving high school students, local police and Health Department officials, Native Village of Barrow, Inupiat Teens Taking Control, and community members. Ronnie Stanford, Band Teacher at Barrow High School, also spoke, along with AWIC Board Chair Louisa Riley, Joseph Sage and Audery Sagana. A candle lighting ceremony to celebrate Mayour Itta’s “Healthy Communities” initiative is also planned.

    bethel1_225Bethel – Tundra Women’s Coalition (TWC) March and Child Abuse Walk “Choosing Respect for Others” TWC, in cooperation with the Kuskokwim Campus of UAF, held a march and child abuse walk on March 31. Other activities are also planned.  For more information call Jen Peeks at 543-4537.

    cordova_2010_100Cordova  – Cordova Family Resource Center – (CFRC) March down Main Street CFRC staff  and the Native Village of Eyak  held a a town meeting and radio interview to discuss domestic violence and sexual assault.

    Dillingham – Safe and Fear-Free Environment (SAFE) “Let the Light Shine In” Safe Home Ceremony SAFE sent candles out to village-based advocates and staffed tables at two local grocery stores ad the high/middle school. SAFE plans to have every household in Bristol Bay put a candle in their kitchen or living room window to “let the light shine in” and proclaim that this home is a safe home.

    Fairbanks, Interior Center for Non-Violent Living and Office of the Governor, fairbanks_100“Choose Respect” March Lt. Gov. Campbell and other members of the community spearheaded a march, along with the Interior Center for Non-Violent Living. The Vagina Monologues were produced by Righteous Ladies Rebelling at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, Salisbury Theatre.

    • 6 p.m., April 23, Take Back the Night, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Outside the Great Hall. Please call 374-8613 to confirm the date and time or check back here, as other exciting activities are being planned that may cause this event date to be changed.

    gakona2_100Gakona,  Copper River Basin Child Advocacy Center and AVV Copper River Basin Child Advocacy Center  and Advocates for Victims of Violence spearheaded a march.

    Homer, Haven House Community Peace March. Haven House spearheaded a community peace march.

    Juneau- Aiding Women in Abuse and Rape Emergencies (AWARE, Inc.)  “March Forward- Alaskans Choose Respect”

    dsc_0038AWARE  worked with the Office of the Governor and other businesses and non-profits in Juneau in the planning of the March 31st “March Forward – Alaskans Choose Respect” march and rally starting from the steps of the Capitol. Gov. Sean Parnell led the march and rally. Click here to read about the Juneau event.

    For more information on other events contact AWARE at 586-6623 or visit www.awareak.org/currentevents.htm.

    6 p.m., April 27 & 29,  Real Beauty/Love Your Body Class, JDHS Library, Fun educational, interactive sessions for girls and their adult female mentors: mothers, relatives or friends. If you are interested in starting a dialogue on beauty and self-image come to JDHS Library from 6 to 8 p.m., on Tuesday April 27 (girls 8-13) and Thursday, April 29 (girls 14-18). No registration required.

    Kenai – Leeshore Center (LSC) Alaskans Choose Respect Awareness  Walk andkenai_100 Community Awareness Workshop on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Leeshore Center hosted a 45-hour Community Awareness Workshop on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. Network Training Director Patti Bland will facilitate part of the training. An additional 5 hours is scheduled for police ride-alongs after completion of the workshop. Call 283-9479 for more information.

    ketchikan_100Ketchikan – Women in Safe Homes (WISH) WISH spearheaded a march through Ketchikan on March 31 and had other activities throughout April.

    Kodiak – Kodiak Women’s Resource and Crisis Center kodiak-chooses_respect_event_1_225(KWRCC) Kodiak Women’s Resource and Crisis Center, along with community first responders, marched alongside high school students.

    mat-su_web_225Mat-Su Valley- Alaska Family Services Inc. and the Alaska State Troopers These groups marched on March 31.

    Seward -Seaview Community Services (SCS) Seward Police Chief Tom Clemons granted the DVSA program permission for officers to wear teal ribbons on their uniforms in April in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Officers will also tie a teal ribbon on their patrol cars throughout the month. SCS will host a self-defense class for women ages 12 and up. Check back here for date and time.  SVS will also have an information table at the Seward Hospital, with staff providing information about sexual assault awareness and prevention.

    Sitka, Sitkans Against Family Violence, (SAFV) March Down Main Street sitka-lincoln_street_225

    Sitka held a community march followed by an open microphone at the end! Call SAFV for more information on this or other activities.

    • April 24, Family Fun Fair, Activities for children and families to provide information and celebrate Child Abuse Prevention Month also.
    • Throughout April, Check with SAFV for more information on Films and discussions planned throughout the month.

    valdez_2010_026_225Valdez – Advocates for Victims of Violence (AVV) March from the Eagle Quality Center AVV, Care Providers, Valdez Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, the Valdez Police Department, students from Valdez High School and community members participated in a march and took a community photo.

    Wrangell Women in Safe Homes (WISH) wrangell_225in partnership with Wrangell Parks and recreation, Wrangell Medical Center, and Americorps hosted the Wrangell “Alaskans Choose Respect” walk. Residents met at the Wrangell Community Pool.