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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

With Survivors, Always |Con sobrevivientes. Siempre.

When it’s too dark to see the road ahead… 

When hopelessness and fear are overwhelming… 

When everything seems uncertain… 

Dear survivors, I’m with you. 

When you make hard choices to prioritize your wellbeing… 

When you celebrate small but meaningful victories… 

When you bravely raise your voice… 

Dear survivors, I’m with you. 

This year's theme from the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence's Domestic Violence Awareness Project allows us to explore what it means to be in partnership with survivors toward safety, support, and solidarity. It is both a love letter and a call to action for those committed to advocating for survivors’ needs and rights. 

  • Survivors deserve safety | Sobrevivientes merecen seguridad 
    When we advocate for survivors’ safety, we must consider all that safety encompasses: physical, emotional, spiritual, and financial. Survivors have a right to live in homes, workplaces, neighborhoods, and institutions that are free of violence. 

  • Survivors deserve support | Sobrevivientes merecen apoyo 
    Living through and healing from trauma can be a lifelong journey. And new threats to their safety can resurface trauma reactions in profound ways. Survivors are deserving of support and care at all stages of their lives as they navigate both these echoes and emerging new threats. 

  • Survivors deserve solidarity | Sobrevivientes merecen solidaridad 
    Nobody should have to stand alone in the face of hardship. Community connectedness is critical to effective advocacy. We must continue to show up for survivors, no matter what.

How will you show up for survivors? What will your love letter say? 

Join CDVSA and the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence in standing #WithSurvivors for #DVAM2025 and beyond: 

#With Survivors Campaign (Throughout October)
NRCDV offers new shareable imagery that conveys our commitment to safety, support, and solidarity with survivors across backgrounds and experiences, rooted in love. Resources include social cards, downloadable coloring pages, and rally signs for adaptation and use in local communities. 

Domestic Violence 101: Back to Basics Webinar (10/1) 
To kick off Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2025, NRCDV is offering an introductory webinar describing the dynamics and common tactics that characterize domestic violence. The presenter will provide an overview of its root causes, as well as the scope and impact on individuals and society. Drawing connections to the theme for DVAM 2025, With Survivors, Always, this session will help new advocates, allied professionals, students, and the general public achieve a basic understanding of this complex issue and how they can be part of the solution. 

#CallforUnity on the National Day of Unity (10/6) 
On the annual National Day of Unity, observed on the first Monday of October, NRCDV will host a virtual Call for Unity around the theme for DVAM 2025, With Survivors, Always. The Call for Unity is an intentional pause and moment of recognition and togetherness for advocates and survivors across the country. This year’s #CallforUnity invites us to recognize and honor organizations that embody what it means to be #WithSurvivors. Join the call by tagging organizations, both inside and outside the movement, that show up for survivors.

 
If you are a victim or survivor of sexual assault or domestic violence, please contact the agencies and services listed below. 
It is NOT your fault. You are NOT alone.
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CDVSA is recruiting for two (2) Public Board members currently

A person who receives compensation from or is an employee of the State of Alaska or a domestic violence, sexual assault, or crisis intervention or prevention program may not be appointed as a public member of the council.
 (AS 18.66.020 (c)

If you are interested you can apply to Boards and Commissions at:  Apply for a Board Appointment - Mike Dunleavy (alaska.gov)
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CDVSA Regulations Available for Review & Comment  Comment Period has closed.
CDVSA has completed draft revised regulations for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program Standards (13 AAC 90.010 – 13 AAC 90.190) and Grants Programs (13 AAC 95.010 – 13 AAC 95.900).  These two regulations packets, along with a Best Practices Guide, are now publicly noticed and available for review. Information and documents are available at Notice of Proposed Changes on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Program Standards and Grant Programs in the Regulations of the Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault - Alaska Online Public Notices (state.ak.us)
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 CDVSA and the UAA Justice Center have released the results of the 2020 Alaska Victimization Survey (link to media release attached).  The AVS is a quinquennial survey   conducted three times in, 2010, 2015 and 2020.  To review the results of the 2020 Survey, as well as previous surveys go to  Alaska Victimization Survey (AVS) | Justice Center | University of Alaska Anchorage.  A copy of the AVS 2020  final report is available at 2020 Statewide Alaska Victimization Survey Final Report.
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