2022 Victims Service Awards Recap
Each year, individuals and groups are recognized for their dedication and outstanding contributions to the victim services and rights in their communities. On May 31st. To close out National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, the 2022 Victims Service Awards Ceremony took place. Congratulations to the Winners and to all who were nominated.
ALEUTIAN-PRIBILOF ISLANDS ASSOCIATION – HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS ADVOCATES
–WINNER–
“[The] advocates have lived experience, and serve people with love, patience, respect, understanding and compassion. [They] are dedicated to supporting those experiencing violence and making sure they never feel alone or become lost in the system.”
BETSY BULL – ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY, SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT
“When the family and victim showed significant distress and disappointment [she] was so compassionate and caring… As an observer, her sincerity was authentic and made the victim feel validated.”
CHRISTOPHER THOMAS – DETECTIVE, ANCHORAGE POLICE DEPARTMENT
–WINNER–
“The trial was postponed for the umpteenth time which was painful. Detective Thomas made it clear that no matter when it was rescheduled, he would be there… His compassion and caring made such a huge difference.”
ERICA LOLESIO- MOTHER, CEO/PRESIDENT OF JUANITA STRONG FOREVER PROJECT
–WINNER–
“She is a pioneer and the bravest person I have ever known… [she is] keeping her daughters memory alive by creating programs to help youth of all communities find a positive outlet, and grow in a healthy, educated, loving environment.”
HENRIETTA LONG- ADVOCATE,
Her heart and soul truly believe in empowering our survivors in their path to safety and she always picks her words wisely when teaching life’s lessons.”
KTOO- NEWS TEAM
–WINNER–
“Reporters have been developing relationships with victims in missing persons cases…KTOO is not letting already lost people be forgotten by the community “
MICHELLE EVANS- ADVOCATE, VICTIMS FOR JUSTICE
“Michelle is always available for us and has helped us through difficult times. She has attended every hearing with us to help us set expectations and more.”
NATIVE VILLAGE OF PORT HEIDEN- WELLNESS TEAM
“[They have] responded to many situations where victims of violent crime needed support. With all of their individual strengths, they have shown culturally-based response with compassion, non-judgmental support, kept people safe, referred to services, assisted with court cases, and helped people heal from the effects of violence.”
OFFICE OF CHILDREN’S SERVICES (OCS)- MULTI-DISCIPLINARY CENTER
While they do not often get credit as first responders, they are on the front lines every day working aside law enforcement to respond to extreme cases of child abuse and neglect. Their services did not cease during the pandemic.”
SARA RASMUSSEN- ALASKA STATE REPRESENTATIVE
–WINNER–
Representative Rasmussen has become an outspoken advocate for crime victims… She is unafraid to take on tough issues. She has sponsored or co-sponsored several pieces of pro-victim legislation, including acts relating to domestic violence, sexual abuse of a minor and other crime victim-related issues.”
TAMI TRUETT JERUE- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ALASKA NATIVE WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTER
–WINNER–
Tami has dedicated her life to advocating for people to be safe. She worked at the tribal level for many years doing not only advocacy work helping families but also working on the policy side of the issues. Through that work she began to envision a resource center specifically to help our Alaska Native Tribes on the tribal, state, and federal levels of policy and grant management.”
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