Alaska holds the unenviable ranking as first among all 50 states in violence against women and children. That is a statistic that must change. By modeling respect for women to those around you, you can change your family, your community and our state. This web site is dedicated to helping real Alaska men learn how to make a difference. The links on this site are provided as tools for men interested in further action, but the content is neither endorsed nor represents the official policies of the State of Alaska or any of its grantees.
Check Out Our New Commercial With Carlos Boozer
NBA star Carlos Boozer, who grew up in Juneau, Alaska, comes back to
Alaska each summer to work with young people. Carlos was also willing
to help the local domestic violence and sexual assault program provide
assistance to coaches to help them model respect as part of their
athletic programs and to help us encourage Alaska men to choose respect!
Coaching Boys into Men
The Family Violence Prevention Fund has
an excellent campaign entitled "Coaching Boys into Men" that has been
an inspiration for Alaskans working to change social norms around
violence against women. Click here for more information from this exceptional national campaign on how to talk to the boys in your life about violence against women.
You can access the Coaching Boys into Men Toolkit here.
"Boys need your advice to learn how to behave toward girls, so it's
important that you teach boys early, and teach them often, that there
is no place for violence in a relationship."
Boys and Men Healing from Child Sexual Abuse 
Boys
and Men Healing is a documentary about the epidemic of sexual abuse of
boys, the impact on individuals, families and society, and the
importance of male survivors healing and speaking out to end child
sexual abuse. The film features non-offending male survivors. Whether
it was shame, intimacy problems, post-traumatic stress, substance abuse
or rage that led to violence, the effects plagued their lives. Yet,
each man ultimately chose the arduous task of healing, giving them a
voice to reclaim their lives though counseling, support groups and
speaking out while taking action toward prevention for other boys. You
can order this wonderful, life-changing documentary from www.bigvoicepictures.com
The White Ribbon Campaign 
The White Ribbon Campaign is another campaign working to end violence against women. The campaign is one of the worlds largest efforts of men working together - men who pledge to never commit, condone or remain silent about violence against women and girls. The organization, started in Canada in 1991, has grown to include more than 100,000 men across Canada and in more than 55 countries. Click here to download the Write Ribbon Campaign's Action Kit and to learn more.
Education to Break the Cycle of Violence
The Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault in Alaska approves batterer's intervention programs in Alaska. Click here for a list of approved batterer's intervention programs in communities throughout our state.
The Alaska Network on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault has 17 member programs throughout the state that provide services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Click here for a listing of programs and services closest to your location.
Domestic/Partner Abuse Men's Anti-Violence Network (M.A.N) is a group of business and community leaders dedicated to stopping domestic violence by holding the abuser accountable and working on prevention efforts. M.A.N.'s focus is on changing public policy and increasing awareness.
More of What's Happening in Alaska! Here are a few more helpful Alaskan-based resources.
Family Wellness Warriors Family Wellness Warriors Initiative seeks
to address the devastating problems of domestic violence, abuse and
neglect in the Alaska Native community. Its purpose is to equip
organizations and individuals to effectively address the spiritual,
emotional, mental and physical effects of domestic violence, abuse and
neglect.
Anchorage Community Emergency and Advocacy Resources (Little Blue Book) The
Municipal Department of Health and Human Services Safety Links Program
and the Anchorage Police Department produce an excellent resource book
called the "Little Blue Book"
as a guide to community resources and advocacy services. Call
907-343-6589 for this comprehensive guide to Anchorage-based services.
The Safety Links Program also produces a booklet called "Information
for Victims of Domestic Violence." Both of these booklets are
translated into Spanish, Hmong, Samoan, Tagalog and Korean.
LeadOn! For Peace and Equality LeadOn!For Peace and Equality
in Alaska is a youth leadership program focusing on promoting healthy
relationships, preventing violence and supporting projects that promote
healthy lifestyles. Learn more by visiting the website.
For more of what's happening, be sure to check out our More Resources page.
The Foundation for A Better Life 
The Foundation for a Better Life creates public service campaigns to communicate its values, such as honesty, caring, optimism and hard work and others, in an attempt to make a difference in communities. Check out this site to find out how to pass on positive values, with the rationale that these seemingly small examples of individuals living values-based lives may not change the world, but collectively they make a difference. The Foundation communicates its message through television, outdoor advertising, theatre, radio, and the Internet.
Men Of Strength Club
Men of Strength Clubs mobilize male youth to support healthy masculinity. The organization build's young men's capacity to challenge harmful aspects of traditional masculinity, to value alternative visions of male strength and to embrace their vital role as allies with women and girls in fostering healthy relationships and gender equity. The site provides the opportunity to join an online network and shows you how to start a group in your community.
Find out more.
the State of Alaska, Department of Public Safety, Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. Points of view expressed on this web site do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the State of Alaska, Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault or the Alaska Network on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault.