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AWAIC
(Abused Women in Crisis)
100 W. 13th Avenue
(13th Avenue between A and C Streets)
Anchorage, AK 99501
907-279-958
(907) 272-0100
sondra_l@awaic.org
http://www.awaic.org
Contact: Sondra
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Getting Help
The first step in breaking a violent pattern in a relationship is to tell someone. Let someone know about your situation so you can contact him or her in case you need to leave a dangerous situation. The person you tell may be a nurse or doctor, counselor or social worker, a close friend or family member. If you don’t get help the first time, keep talking.
It is important that you break the silence.
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You can call AWAIC’s crisis line, 907-272-0100, 24-hours a day to speak with a trained advocate.
Abused Womens Aid in Crisis (AWAIC) has the vision of a community with no domestic violence. Everyone has a right to live in a fear-free environment. AWAIC is committed to eliminating domestic violence by helping people to live and love without violence.
Our long range goals include:
A 50% drop in domestic violence
Ensuring 100% of the people in the municipality of Anchorage, including children know about domestic violence and how to get help
A zero turn down of women in danger who come to the shelter
Providing comprehensive emergency response to every occurrence
Providing a comprehensive transition services program including support services, childcare, and vocational education
AWAIC is a non-profit agency, governed by a volunteer board of directors. The agency employs approximately 35 employees and uses scores of volunteers. AWAIC receives funding from the State of Alaska Department of Public Safety, the Municipality of Anchorage, United Way, and private donations.
History
In the fall of 1976, a volunteer group determined Anchorage women decided to address their concerns about domestic violence in the community. Hard work and persistence resulted in the creation of a safe home for battered women and their children in August 1977. Initially, the shelter provided only temporary, emergency refuge where victims could escape abuse and have time to consider their options for the future.
As AWAICs staff collected more information on domestic violence, its programs expanded to include the dynamics of battering, addictive behavior patterns, traditional male/female roles and how violence is perpetrated in society. The non-residential services program has enabled AWAIC to reach out into the community, offering information and skill-building groups for non-resident women. It also provides community education through public and school presentations.
In Janaury of 1983, AWAIC opened the doors of its present facility. For the first time all of AWAICs programs were in one building. The 52-bed shelter allows women a stay of up to three weeks.
AWAICs expansion over the years has been made possible by the efforts of committed people and support from the State of Alaska, the Municipality, United Way, private donations and grants. It is unfortunate that society needs a domestic violence program. Given the need, it is fortunate that a shelter does exist, as well as an educational program for victims and batterers. Only through the awareness and efforts of many can we continue AWAICs services and hope to achieve our goal of eliminating domestic violence from our community.
AWAIC annually provides approximately
13,500 safe-nights to women and children,
1,500 hours of group and individual advocacy to non-residential clients,
15,000 hours of intense education and intervention to those who are abusive in their intimate relationships,
140 community education presentations to over 5,000 participants.
AWAIC does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or disability.
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STAR - Mission
STAR'S MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Standing Together Against Rape, Inc., (STAR) is to provide the best quality of crisis intervention, education and advocacy services to victims of sexual assault and sexual abuse, and their families and our community.
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Getting Help
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