Survivor Voices: Elevate. Engage. Effect Change.
We call upon our community to amplify the voices of survivors and commit to creating an environment where survivors are confident they will be heard, believed, and supported.
How Can I Tell If I’m Being Abused?
- Physical Abuse is hitting, shaking, burning, pinching, biting, choking, throwing, beating, or other actions that cause physical injury or pain or leave marks.
- Sexual Abuse is any unwanted sexual contact.
- Emotional Abuse involves yelling, name-calling, swearing, or constantly criticizing or humiliating an individual.
- Neglect occurs when a parent does not provide for a young person’s basic needs and safety – necessities such as food, proper clothing, a place to live, or medical care
What Should I Do If I’m Being Abused?
- If you or someone you know is being abused, it’s important for you to tell someone you trust.
- You should NOT keep the abuse a secret.
If you feel you’re in immediate danger, we strongly urge you to call 911.
Office for Victims of Crime:
202-307-5983
Office for Victims of Crime Website:
https://ovc.ojp.gov/
Are you or someone you know a Native Youth in Valdez who would like to join a video camp?
We need your help to find out if there’s enough interest in our community.
Click this link to complete the interest form to help us make these fun camps happen.
Join us for an evening of conversation at our Gathering Circle with Chief William Smith as he teaches how to make skin drums.
Call 907-255-7172 to reserve your spot.
There will be a limit of 20 people.
Time: Wednesday, April 19 | 6-8pm
Location: VNT Community Hall – 1750 Eiger Dr. Valdez, AK 99686
Valdez Food Bank Distribution Dates:
April 9 | 1-3pm
April 23 | 1-3pm
Location: 278 Richardson Highway, Valdez, AK 99686
APRIL 2023 – IMPORTANT DATES
Friday, April 7 | Good Friday
Sunday, April 9 | Easter
Wednesday, April 19 | Gathering Circle
LEARN MORE ABOUT VNT’S VICTIMS SERVICES DEPARTMENT
This project is funded by Grant 2020-VO-GX-0097 awarded by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office for Victims of Crime. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of the contributors and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S Department of Justice.