According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, almost 75% of Alaskans have experienced or know someone who has experienced domestic violence or sexual assault. In 2003, Alaska was the highest state in homicides of women by a man.
The law provides for protection of victims of domestic violence. Over the years, the definition of domestic violence has expanded and the remedy available has expanded. In addition, a Domestic Violence Order cannot be denied because of the lapse of time between the violence and the filing of the petition. A violation of a Domestic Violence Order is a crime.
If you are a victim of domestic violence, STAR (Standing Together Against Rape) recommends that you make an Exit Plan: plan before you leave what you will take, where you will go and how you will get there and how to keep safe after you leave.
If you know someone is a victim of domestic violence, STAR recommends that you be supportive to your friend and remind him or her that help is available, the victim does not deserve to be abused, it is not the fault of the victim and the you are there for the victim.
In order to obtain a protective order, the forms can be obtained at the Boney Courthouse, 303 K St First Floor, or AWAIC. The hours for filing a petition for protective order at the Courthouse are Monday - Friday, 8 AM-9PM, Saturday, Sunday and holidays: 12 PM to 9 PM.
AWAIC's 24 hour hotline is: 272-0100. STAR's 24 hour hotline is: 276-7273.
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