Alaska
Victims For Justice
Victims for Justice is an independent non-profit working to ensure Alaskans affected by violent crime get the support they need and deserve. We help victims cope with trauma and grief and ensure victim rights are observed within the judicial system. Victims can heal by becoming champions for their rights and advocating change in the criminal justice system.
Email:
Phone: (907) 278-0977
Violent Crimes Compensation Board
The Violent Crimes Compensation Board was established to help mitigate financial losses that are the direct result of violent crimes that occur to Alaskans and visitors to Alaska. In addition, the Board helps to foster victim advocacy and services and promotes victim recovery. They provides free legal services for crime victims; committed to protecting the statutory and constitutional rights of victims guaranteed under Alaska law.
Phone: (907) 465-3040
Alaska Office of Victims' Rights
The State of Alaska has established a special office to assist crime victims: Alaska Office of Victims' Rights. The purpose of the office is to help victims of crime obtain the legal rights they have under Article 1, Section 24 of Alaska's Constitution and various Alaska state statutes with regard to their contacts with criminal justice agencies in this state. A victim of crime has the right to be informed about the Alaska Office of Victims' Rights during their first contact with law enforcement and the prosecution [AS 12.61.010(a)(15)]. The Alaska Office of Victims' Rights is staffed by attorneys and available at no cost to victims.
Email:
Phone: (907) 465-2133
Toll Free: (844) 754-3460
Alaska Department Of Corrections
The Alaska Department of Corrections provides secure confinement, reformative programs, and a process of supervised community reintegration to enhance the safety of our communities.
We are trained professionals committed to a safe, open, and respectful organization. We are dedicated to public safety and will always respect the rights and dignity of victims of crime. Offenders in our charge will be treated in a safe and humane manner, and will be expected to enhance their ability to reform every day.
Phone: 907-465-4652
