“We work to create environments where violence does not occur, and where all Alaskans can thrive.”

“We work to create environments where violence does not occur, and where all Alaskans can thrive.”

OUT OF EVERY

100 ADULT WOMEN

who reside in Alaska

0
Experienced Sexual Violence
0
Experienced Intimate Partner Violence
0
Experienced Intimate Partner Violence, Sexual Violence, or Both

INTRODUCTION

Alaska is known for many things: the biggest state, the most extreme weather, the tallest mountain in North America, the most diverse neighborhood, and the beautiful Alaska Native cultures indigenous to the land. Unfortunately, Alaska is also known for some of the highest rates of domestic violence (DV) and sexual violence (SV) in the nation. The rate of rape in Alaska is three times the national average. This is even more pronounced for American Indian and Alaska Native women; four in five have experienced violence in their lifetime. Often referred to as an “epidemic,” violence in our state is prevalent and persistent but also preventable.

A Framework for Prevention: the Social Ecological Model

A Framework for Prevention: the Social Ecological Model

INDIVIDUAL

The first level of the model identifies biological and personal history factors that increase the likelihood of becoming a victim or perpetrator of violence.

RELATIONSHIP

The second level focuses on close relationships and explores how relationships increase the risk of being a victim or perpetrator of violence.

COMMUNITY

The third level explores the settings in which social relationships take place, and identifies the characteristics of those settings associated with becoming victims or perpetrators of violence.

SOCIETY

The fourth level looks at the broad societal factors that help create a climate in which violence is encouraged or inhibited.

Take Action Working together, we have the power to end domestic and sexual violence in our state. No matter your role, you can get involved to help create safer environments for all Alaskans.