Their core mission is a commitment to the elimination of interpersonal violence in Alaska.
Created in 1978 by concerned women to address domestic and sexual violence in Alaska, they believe interpersonal violence is the use of force or threat to achieve and maintain control over others.
They believe societal oppression is the abuse of power which systematically creates conditions that condone violent acts.
They also believe that the elimination of interpersonal and societal violence is most effectively advanced through: grass roots efforts of local-based programs; communities that hold abusers accountable; and networking and coalition building at the local, state, and national levels.
They have four areas of focus: Prevention, Legal Advocacy, Training and Technical Assistance and Policy/Legislative Advocacy.
“To be a collective voice for victims and survivors and to support those agencies and communities working to prevent and eliminate domestic and sexual violence. ”
1547 Glacier Highway, Juneau
1.55 miles away