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August 02, 2021
DPS Launches New Anonymous Crime Tips Tool
The Department of Public Safety is increasing its crime-fighting arsenal with a new app to help residents view alerts and submit anonymous tips from their smartphone or computer.
The AKtips app puts a powerful new crime-fighting tool into the hands of Alaskans of all ages. The AKtips app is available for download for free via the Google Play Store, iTunes App Store, or on our website at dps.alaska.gov/tips.
Those without a smartphone can share information with Troopers by sending an anonymous text tip to law enforcement by texting keyword AKTIP and their message/tip to 847411. Anonymous web tips can also be submitted via the department’s website at dps.alaska.gov/tips.
“The Alaska Department of Public Safety is committed to protecting Alaskans across our state and making our state a safe place to live and raise a family,” said Alaska Department of Public Safety Commissioner James Cockrell. “We believe our new AKtips app and website will help greatly enhance our ability to deliver on our mission by engaging Alaskans to help report crime tips and information securely to law enforcement.”
While not a replacement for calling and reporting emergencies to 911 or reporting non-emergency situations to your local Trooper post, the new AKtips app and texting shortcode enables the public to share an anonymous tip with law enforcement and lets Troopers respond back to create an anonymous two-way conversation.
Similar to the Crime Stoppers program available in certain parts of the state, the AKtips app and anonymous text a tip system is completely anonymous. The technology removes all identifying information before law enforcement sees the tips.
The deployment and development of the AKtips app was funded through a Department of Homeland Security grant. The app was developed by Tip 411.
Address/Location
Alaska State Troopers HQ
5700 E Tudor Rd
Anchorage, AK 99507
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
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Bering Sea Women’s Group: 907-443-5444; toll-free: 1-800-570-5444
Behavioral Health Services at the Norton Sound Health Corporation: 907-443-3344, emergency number: 907-443-3200.
STAR Alaska: 907-276-7273; toll-free 1-800-478-8999
Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault: 907-586-3650
If you are outside of the Bering Strait region, visit the Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault website for a list of resources.
State of Alaska Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
Mailing address: P.O. Box 111200, Juneau, AK 99811-1200
Phone: (907) 465-4356
Physical address: 450 Whittier Street,
Room 105
Juneau, AK 99801-1200
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Teen dating violence resources
National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline: 1-866-331-9474
Alaska Careline (crisis, suicide prevention): 1-877-266-4357
Text “LOVE IS” to 22522
loveisrespect.org
iknowmine.org
thatsnotcool.com
Alaska Network on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault (ANDVSA)
130 Seward St., Suite 214
Juneau, Alaska 99801
(907) 586-3650
andvsa@andvsa.org
Google+
ANDVSA Statewide Resources
Abused Women’s Aid in Crisis
100 W. 13th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
Send us a message
Office Phone: (907) 279-9581
Fax Number: (907) 279-7244
24-Hour Crisis & Support Line: (907) 272-0100
TTY: (907) 274-6882
State of Alaska,
Department of Law Information on Domestic Violence
Alaska Court System Self-help Services: Domestic Violence, Stalking or Sexual Assault
If you or someone in your family is a victim of domestic violence, please contact your local shelter and talk with an advocate.
Visit the Alaska Network on Domestic Violence website for information about resources and safety planning.
If you are in the Mat-Su valley, Alaska Family Services, provides shelter for women and children and counseling.
24 hour crisis line: 907-746-4080 or toll free 1-866-746-4080 to speak with a crisis coordinator or legal advocate.
The Interior Alaska Center for Non-Violent Living (IAC)
24/7 Confidential Support
LOCAL HOTLINE 1-907-452-2293
TOLL-FREE 1-800-478-7273
Elma Burnham is the founder of Strength of the Tides. It’s a grassroots movement asking fishermen, boat captains and others to sign a pledge demanding zero tolerance for sexual harassment and assault.
Alaska Women’s Shelters
Shelters and Victim Advocates
Statewide:
Alaska Network on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault (ANDVSA)
(907) 586-3650
andvsa@andvsa.org
Domestic violence & sexual assault advocacy
Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
Department of Public Safety
PO Box 111200
Juneau, AK 99811
(907) 465-4356 Phone
(907) 465-3627 Facsimile
Domestic violence & sexual assault advocacy
Alaska National Guard Sexual Assault Prevention and Response
SafeHelpline
Statewide services provided to members and their families of other military organizations (Army, Navy, Air, Marines, Coast Guard- both active and reserves).
Contact: (907) 428-6219
Department of Defense Safehelpline: (877) 995-5247
Anchorage
Abused Women’s Aid in Crisis (AWAIC)
100 West 13th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 272-0100 Crisis Line
(907) 279-9581 Phone
(907) 279-7244 Facsimile
Domestic violence & sexual assault
Alaska C.A.R.E.S.
3925 Tudor Centre Drive
Anchorage, AK 99508
(877) 561-8301 Toll Free
(907) 561-8301 Phone
Child advocacy
Alaska Child & Family
4600 Abbott Road
Anchorage, AK 99507
(907) 346-2101 Phone
Child advocacy & residential treatment
Alaska Family Violence Prevention Project
DPH – Chronic Disease Prevention & Health Promotion
3601 C Street, Suite 722/250
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 269-3454 Phone
Domestic violence educational/training resources
Alaska Immigration Justice Project
431 West 7th Ave, Suite 208
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 279-2457 Phone
Alaska CASA
Office of Public Advocacy
900 West 5th Ave, Suite 525
Anchorage, AK 99501
(844) 425-2272 Phone
Covenant House
755 A Street
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 272-1255 Phone
Youth-young adult advocacy
Joint Base Elmendorf – Richardson
Resiliency Resources
7179 Fighter Dr
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 384-7272 Phone
(907) 552-2256 Air Force Office of Special Investigations
Sexual assault advocacy
There are options for the victim of any sexual-based crimes:
Call the joint hotline or STAR to make a restricted or unrestricted report
Access medical care through the emergency room or your primary care manager
Talk to a chaplain for private counsel & 100-percent confidentiality
Contact law enforcement to make an unrestricted report
Inform your chain of command, who are obligated to make an unrestricted report
If a report is made involving a person 17 or younger, the cases will be directed to the JBER Family Advocacy Program, Office of Children’s Services or Adult Protective Services
To reach a victim advocate, call the 24-hour joint hotline at:
(907) 384-7272
24-hour STAR crisis line at (907) 276-7273, or
the STAR toll-free crisis line at (800) 478-8999.
Standing Together Against Rape (STAR)
1057 W Fireweed Ste 230
Anchorage, AK 99503
(907) 276-7273 Crisis Line
(907) 276-7279 Office
Sexual assault advocacy
Barrow
Arctic Women in Crisis (AWIC)
PO Box 69
Barrow, AK 99723
(800) 478-0267 / (907) 852-0267 Crisis Line
(907) 852-0261 Office
(907) 852-2474 Facsimile
Domestic violence advocacy
Bethel
Tundra Women’s Coalition
PO Box 2029
Bethel, AK 99559
(907) 543-3444 Office
(800) 478-7799 / (907) 543-3456 Crisis Line
Child advocacy
Bristol Bay / Dillingham
Nitaput Child Advocacy/Family Support Center
PO Box 130
Dillingham, AK 99576
(800) 510-1230 Phone
Child abuse advocacy
Safe and Fear-Free Environment (SAFE)
PO Box 94
Dillingham, AK 99576
(800) 478-2316 / (907) 842-2316 Crisis Line
(907) 842-2320 Office
(907) 842-2198 Facsimile
Child abuse advocacy
Cordova
Cordova Family Resource Center
PO Box 863
Cordova, AK 99574
(866) 790-4357 / (907) 424-4357 Crisis Line
(907) 424-5674 Phone
Domestic violence advocacy
Craig, Prince of Wales Island –
Helping Ourselves Prevent Emergencies (HOPE)
(907) 826- HOPE (4673)
hope@aptalaska.net
Emmonak
Emmonak Women’s Shelter (EWS)
PO Box 207
Emmonak, AK 99581
(907) 949-1434 Phone
Domestic violence & sexual assault
Fairbanks
Interior Alaska Center for Non-Violent Living (Formerly WIC-CA)
726 26th Ave Ste 1
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(800) 478-7273 / (907) 452-7273 Crisis Line
(907) 452-2293 Office
Domestic violence & sexual assault advocacy
Stevie’s Place
726 26th Avenue Ste 2
Fairbanks, AK 99701
(907) 456-2866 Phone
(907) 451-8125 Facsimile
Child advocacy
Homer
South Peninsula Haven House
(800) 478-7712 / (907) 235-8101 Crisis Line
(907) 235-7712 Office
3776 Lake St, Homer, AK 99603
Women and children advocacy
Juneau
Alaska Network on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault (ANDVSA)
130 Seward Street Ste 214
Juneau, AK 99801
(907) 586-3650 Phone
Domestic violence & sexual assault advocacy
Aiding Women from Abuse and Rape Emergencies (AWARE)
PO Box 20809
Juneau, AK 99802-0809
(800) 478-1090 / (907) 586-1090 Crisis Line
(907) 586-6623 Office
(907) 586-2479 Facsimile
Domestic violence & sexual assault advocacy
Juneau Youth Services
(907) 789-7610
Residential Services (907) 789-4733
Kenai
Kenai Peninsula Community Care Center
(907) 283-7635 Phone
320 S. Spruce St, Kenai, AK 99611
Foster family advocacy
The Leeshore Center
325 Spruce Street
Kenai, AK 99611
(907) 283-7257 Crisis Line
(907) 283-9479 Phone
Domestic violence & sexual assault advocacy
Ketchikan
Women in Safe Homes (WISH)
PO Box 6552
Ketchikan, AK 99901
(800) 478-9474 / (907) 225-9474 Crisis Line
(907) 225-9474 Office
Domestic violence & sexual assault advocacy
Kodiak
Kodiak/Aleutian Region
Kodiak Women’s Resource and Crisis Center (KWRCC)
PO Box 2122
Kodiak, AK 99615
(907) 486-6171 Phone
(907) 486-3625 Crisis Line
Domestic violence & sexual assault advocacy
Kotzebue
Maniilaq Family Crisis Center
PO Box 38
Kotzebue, AK 99752
(907) 442-3724 Office
(907) 442-3969 Crisis Line
Domestic violence & sexual assault advocacy
Nome
Bering Sea Women’s Group (BSWG)
PO Box 1596
Nome, AK 99762
(800) 570-5444 / (907) 443-5444 Crisis
Domestic violence & sexual assault advocacy
Palmer
Alaska Family Services
1825 S Chugach Street
Palmer, AK 99645
(800) 746-4080 / (907) 746-4080 Crisis Line
Domestic violence & sexual assault advocacy
Petersburg
Working Against Violence for Everyone, (WAVE)
22 Sing Lee Alley, Suite 1
Petersburg, AK 99833
(907) 772-9283 Office
(907) 518-0555 Crisis Line
Domestic violence & sexual assault advocacy
Sitka
Sitkans Against Family Violence (SAFV)
PO Box 6136
Sitka, AK 99835
(800) 478-6511 / (907) 747-3370 Crisis Line
(907) 747-3370 Office
Domestic violence advocacy
Unalaska
Unalaskans Against Sexual Assault and Family Violence (USAFV)
PO Box 36
Unalaska, AK 99685
(800) 478-7238 Crisis Line
(907) 581-1500 Office
Domestic violence & sexual assault advocacy
Valdez
Advocates for Victims of Violence (AVV)
PO Box 524
Valdez, AK 99686
(800) 835-4044 / (907) 835-2999 Crisis Line
(907) 835-2980 Office
Domestic violence advocacy
Wasilla
The Children’s Place
PO Box 871788
Wasilla, AK 99687
(907) 357-5157 Phone
Child advocacy
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National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or (TTY) 1-800-787-3224
National Network to End domestic Violence (NNEDV)
NNEDV projects address the complex causes and far-reaching consequences of domestic violence. Through cross-sector collaborations at the state, national and international level, we’re changing the way our society deals with domestic violence.
NNEDV
1400 16th St NW, Suite 330
Washington, DC 20036
phone: 202-543-5566
fax: 202-543-5626
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