ABOUT US
Vision: Anchorage will be a resilient community with citizens who are educated about and engaged in preventing intimate partner and sexual violence.
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Mission: Work in collaboration with all interested agencies and individuals to develop comprehensive efforts aimed at reducing rates of violence in Anchorage, specifically the prevention of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking and child abuse.
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Values: Hopeful, Trusted, Approachable, Respectful, Evidence-driven, Innovative
AAVP MEMBER AGENCIES
FAQS
You’ve Got Questions — We’ve Got Answers
HOW DOES AN AGENCY OR AN INDIVIDUAL JOIN AAVP?
Contact us through email, Facebook or the Subscribe Form and you will be sent our Orientation Packet. You can also RSVP for our monthly full coalition meetings or drop in for a meeting!
WHAT IS INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE?
A pattern of behavior where a current or former partner/spouse tries to gain or maintain power and control over their partner using physical violence, sexual violence, stalking or psychological aggression.
WHAT IS SEXUAL VIOLENCE?
A sexual act committed without a person's consent, including: forced sexual intercourse, forcible sodomy, child molestation, incest, fondling or attempted rape.