If you are a victim of domestic violence and you believe that law enforcement protection is needed for your physical safety, you have the right to request that the officer assist in providing for your safety, including asking for an emergency protection order.

You also have the right to file a petition in court requesting a protective order:

The forms you need to obtain a protective order are available from the police or nearest court. It is not necessary to have an attorney to obtain a protective order, but you may consult an attorney if you choose.

The State of Alaska has a Violent Crimes Compensation Board which can provide compensation to victims who have been physically or emotionally injured in a violent crime. Such compensation might include medical care, counseling, wages lost and more. You can find out how to apply by contacting the Board at:

Violent Crimes Compensation Board
P.O. Box 11120
Juneau, Alaska 99811-1200
Phone: 1 (800) 764-3040, or collect at (907) 465-3040

Alaska has confidentiality laws protecting you if you decide to seek services from a domestic violence or sexual assault program. These programs maintain strict principles of confidentiality. The laws in Alaska protect communications between victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and advocates except in limited circumstances.

When Law Enforcement becomes aware of an incident of domestic violence they are obligated to investigate. Officers are Required to make an Arrest if there is evidence a crime involving domestic violence has occured; the perpertrator has been identified and can be located within 12 hours of the incident. After 12 hours, officers may arrest the perpetrator with or without a warrant. Evidence includes your statement, the statements of others, injuries, damage to property, ect. It is the responsibility of the state or municipal prosecuting agencies to "press charges". If there is a probable cause a crime has been committed only the Officers and the Prosecutor, NOT the VICTIM, have the decision to arrest.

Rural Domestic Violence and Child Victimization Program
Tribal Government of Saint Paul Island
P.O. Box 86
Saint Paul Island, Alaska 99660
RDVCV Program Coordinator: (907) 546-3237
RDVCV Administrative Assistant: (907) 546-3238
Fax: (907) 546-2343
Crisis Line: (907) 546-2348

Saint Paul Island Health Clinic
Phone: (907) 546-2310

Aleutian/Pribilof Islands Association
Pribilof Counseling Center
P.O. Box 65
Saint Paul Island, Alaska 99660
Phone: (907) 546-2342

Abused Women's Aid in Crisis
100 West 13th Avenue
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
Phone: (907) 279-9581
Crisis Line: (907) 272-0100

Standing Together Against Rape
1057 West Fireweed, Suite 230
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
Phone: (907) 276-7279
Crisis Line: 1 (800) 478-8999 or (907) 276-7273

Victim's for Justice
121 West 6th Street, Suite 100
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
Phone: (907) 278-0977

Victims of Crime Resource Center
Phone: 1 (800) 842-8467

National Domestic Violence Hotline
Phone: 1 (800) 799-7233

National Council for Child Abuse and Family
Phone: 1 (800) 222-2000