The Strengthen Campaign: Uplifting Communities, Preventing Violence

The Strengthen Campaign is a statewide initiative led by the ANDVSA Prevention Team with a powerful purpose: to build stronger, safer communities across Alaska by engaging men and boys as allies in the movement to end domestic and sexual violence.

This campaign is grounded in the belief that prevention starts with connection, conversation, and community accountability. By encouraging men to take an active role in promoting respect, equity, and nonviolence, we can shift harmful norms and create a culture where all Alaskans thrive.

What the Strengthen Campaign Offers:

The Strengthen Campaign is about more than awareness—it’s about action. It’s about standing up, speaking out, and strengthening the bonds that make our communities safe and resilient. Together, we are shifting the narrative and working toward a future free from violence.

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Alaska Teens Against Abuse (ATAA): Youth Leading the Way

Alaska Teens Against Abuse (ATAA) is a dynamic, youth-led movement that empowers young Alaskans to stand up against abuse and take the lead in creating safer, more respectful communities. Through education, leadership development, and peer-driven activism, ATAA gives teens the tools they need to challenge harmful behaviors, build healthy relationships, and inspire lasting social change.

We believe that young people are not just the future—they are the now. ATAA helps teens harness their voices and lived experiences to become advocates for themselves and their peers.

What ATAA Offers:

Workshops & Trainings on topics like dating violence, consent, boundaries, and bystander intervention

Peer Leadership Opportunities to plan events, campaigns, and outreach in schools and communities

Creative Projects like video production, art, and social media campaigns that amplify youth voices

Statewide Connections with other youth leaders working to end abuse and promote equity across Alaska

Adult Ally Support to help teens feel safe, seen, and supported in their advocacy

Whether speaking at conferences, leading school initiatives, or facilitating tough conversations, ATAA members are helping to transform the way communities across Alaska think about power, relationships, and respect.

Ready to learn more or get involved?

Visit Alaska Teens Against Abuse to explore resources, connect with the team, or find out how you can bring ATAA programming to your school or community.

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Youth Engagement: Building Youth Power Across Alaska

At ANDVSA, we believe in the power of young people to shape a more just, equitable, and violence-free Alaska. Through our youth engagement efforts, we connect with young leaders across the state to support their growth, elevate their voices, and provide meaningful opportunities to lead change in their schools, communities, and beyond.

Youth engagement at ANDVSA is about more than one program—it’s a commitment to creating space for youth to be seen, heard, and involved in the movement to end domestic and sexual violence. We partner with schools, tribes, and youth-serving organizations to foster environments where young Alaskans can thrive as advocates, educators, and changemakers.

Our Youth Engagement Work Includes:

• Facilitating workshops and events that spark critical conversations around consent, relationships, and community values
• Offering leadership development opportunities for youth who want to grow their advocacy and public speaking skills
• Co-creating campaigns and community projects with youth voices at the center
• Providing technical assistance to adult allies who are working to engage youth in meaningful and trauma-informed ways
• Connecting youth to statewide initiatives, helping them see their role in a broader movement for social change.

Whether it’s a classroom conversation, a peer-led initiative, or a youth-driven campaign, our goal is to support young people in becoming confident leaders who are equipped to prevent violence and promote healing in their communities. We’re here to support all youth—not just future leaders, but the leaders they already are.

Staying Connected: How We Use Social Media

At ANDVSA, social media is more than just a platform—it’s a powerful tool for connection, education, and change. Through our presence on platforms like Facebook and Instagram, we reach thousands of Alaskans each year with messages of hope, healing, and action.

Our social media strategy is grounded in our mission to end domestic and sexual violence by raising awareness, providing reliable information, and connecting individuals and communities to the support they need.

Here’s how we use social media to support our work:

Raising Awareness: We use our platforms to shine a light on the realities of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and other forms of gender-based harm. We share survivor stories (with permission), national and local statistics, and calls to action that help build understanding and compassion.

Connecting Survivors to Support: Our posts often include direct links to hotlines, legal assistance, shelter information, and other vital resources. For many survivors, social media can be a first point of contact and a gateway to help.

Engaging Youth and Advocates: From campaign takeovers by young leaders to event promotion for legal advocates, our content is designed to reach diverse audiences and spark real engagement.

Social media allows us to meet people where they are—on their phones, in their feeds, and in their daily lives. Whether we’re launching a prevention campaign, uplifting a community event, or reminding someone they’re not alone, we’re proud to use these platforms to foster connection and amplify the movement.

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay informed, inspired, and involved.

Our Websites: Engaging Alaskans Where They Are

ANDVSA’s digital presence is an essential part of our work to prevent violence, empower communities, and support survivors. Through our network of websites, we reach diverse audiences across Alaska—including youth, caregivers, educators, and advocates—with meaningful content that inspires action and builds connection.

Each website is purpose-built to support a specific focus area of our prevention and engagement work:

LeadOn | Youth Empowerment

LeadOn for Peace and Equality is a youth-led movement that empowers young Alaskans to lead conversations and action around ending violence. The site is a vibrant hub where teens and young adults can access leadership tools, hear from peer voices, and get involved in the annual LeadOn conference. It’s also a space where adult allies and educators can learn how to support youth engagement in prevention work.

Talk Now Talk Often Alaska

Talk Now Talk Often Alaska provides guidance and resources for parents and caregivers to have open, age-appropriate conversations with youth about healthy relationships, boundaries, consent, and values. These early, honest conversations are a key part of preventing future harm and building a culture of respect. The website includes conversation starters, tips for different age groups, and supportive tools to make these discussions easier and more effective.

Through these websites, ANDVSA meets Alaskans where they are—online, in their homes, in schools, and in communities across the state. Whether it’s helping a young person find their voice, or giving a parent the tools to start a tough conversation, we’re committed to providing accessible, actionable resources that move us all toward a safer, more connected Alaska.

Explore our websites and join us in building a future free from violence.

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