Women’s Violence Intervention

The Chugachmiut Behavioral Health Department serves the communities through prevention-oriented community outreach services for domestic violence and sexual assault. We work hard to help improve education and communication within families to prevent fractures. In emergency cases, staff will refer and direct victims to our Crisis Line at 1-844-891-0444.

CRISIS INTERVENTION

A 24-hour toll-free crisis line monitored by trained staff and volunteers
Crisis Intervention information and referral
Crisis intervention counseling (individual) followed up with ongoing support services and referral and assistance with accessing longer-term counseling where applicable.
Advocacy & Accompaniment (Individual) includes medical, public assistance, social services, law enforcement, and legal advocacy and assistance with Domestic Violence Protective Orders.
Transportation to the shelter and medical, legal, and social services
Support groups for women, children, and teens in crisis and transition
Safety Planning
Assistance and information on filing for Victims of Violent Crime Compensation

STAFF: Gail Evanoff – Domestic Violence Tribal Advocate for Prince William Sound

RESOURCE BOOK

The Chugachmiut Women’s Violence Intervention Project (CWVIP) created this resource booklet with helpful information, support contacts, and guidance for anyone affected by domestic violence. Whether you need it for yourself or someone you care about, know that you’re not alone, and help is here. Download the book below or request a copy by calling our main office at 907-562-4155 or 800-478-4155 toll-free and asking for the DV program.

CWVIP Resource Booklet 4-25 Download

TYPES OF ABUSE

Abuse isn’t just physical; there are many types of abuse, and they are all difficult to experience.

Emotional Abuse/Verbal Abuse: Non-physical behaviors such as threats, insults, constant monitoring or “checking in,” excessive texting, humiliation, intimidation, or isolation.
Stalking: Being repeatedly watched, followed, or harassed.
Financial Abuse: Using money or access to accounts to exert power and control over a partner.
Physical Abuse: Any intentional use of physical force with the intent to cause fear or injury, like hitting, shoving, biting, strangling, kicking, or using a weapon.
Sexual Abuse: Any action that impacts a person’s ability to control their sexual activity or the circumstances in which sexual activity occurs, including restricting access to birth control or condoms. Ignoring someone’s refusal to engage in sexual activities by repeatedly using emotional, verbal, or physical pressure.
Digital Abuse: The use of technology such as texting and social networking to bully, harass, stalk or intimidate a partner. Often this behavior is a form of verbal or emotional abuse perpetrated through technology.