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Advancing Policy and Leadership for Change<\/h2><\/div>
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Our advocacy efforts are a cornerstone of ANDVSA\u2019s work, striving to effect change at the systemic level. By engaging in policy and legislative advocacy, we aim to create a safer, more just environment for all Alaskans. Highlights of our statewide initiatives include:<\/p><\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Legislative Education and Lobbying<\/h4><\/div>
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This includes coordination of the member programs to ensure the voices of victims are represented through testimony and letters of support or opposition.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Statewide Policy Coordination<\/h4><\/div>
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Started in 2024, we began coordinating statewide efforts to work collaboratively on funding and bills that impact survivors and services.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Pathways to Prevention<\/h4><\/div>
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Statewide Steering Committee to set statewide strategic direction for Alaska in the area of primary\/secondary prevention of domestic and sexual violence.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Ak Criminal Justice Data Analysis Commission<\/h4><\/div>
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We are the organization that appoints the victim services representative to this commission.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Statewide Needs Assessment<\/h4><\/div>
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We\u2019re conducting a comprehensive needs assessment to identify gaps in services and areas for improvement, guiding our future advocacy and providing information for future strategic planning.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Attorney Program<\/h4><\/div>
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ANDVSA legal program attorneys provide statewide leadership to improve access to justice for domestic violence victims, as members of the Alaska Bar Association\u2019s Pro Bono Service Committee and Access to Justice section.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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SART Statewide Leadership Team<\/h4><\/div>
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We lead efforts to enhance the effectiveness of Sexual Assault Response Teams (SART) across the state, ensuring that survivors receive compassionate, coordinated care.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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