What to Expect

Being the victim of a crime can be overwhelming. Being aware of how the process works and what comes next will help you get the support you need.

Community Support

There are many organizations that provide a range of support services for victims and witnesses. For assistance knowing which is the right fit for you, contact a victim advocate.

Domestic Violence/Protective Orders/Court Accompaniment:
  • Abused Women’s Aid in Crisis (AWAIC): 272-0100
  • AWAIC’s legal advocates at the Boney Courthouse:264-0790  
  • Protective order desk at the Boney Courthouse: 264-0616 
  • VCCB for financial compensation: 1-800-764-3040,  
  • Office of Victims Rights for legal rights issues: 754-3460 
Grief Counseling: 
  • Hospice of Anchorage: Jane Barber 561-5322 (free one on one or groups) 
  • Bridges Counseling – 771-0536  
  • In case you have Medicare, you can call Behavioral Health Services Fireweed at 729-2500 (also have a sliding fee scale) or Providence Behavioral Med. Group at 212-6900, ask for someone specializing in trauma. 
  • For a complete list contact Victims for Justice directly 
Memorial/Burial Arrangements: 
  • Janssen Funeral Homes  (907) 279-5477 
  • Witzleben Funeral Home (907) 277-1682 
Legal Representation: 
  • Alaska Legal Services: 272-9431 
  • Family Law Self-Help Center: 264-0851 
  • Alaska Lawyer Referral: 272-0352
  • Alaska Native Justice Center: 793-3550
Victim Services: 

Questions about the court system, legal case, attending bail hearings and victim impact statements etc. 

  • Office of Victim’s Rights: 272-2620 
  • Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE) 1-800-247-9763 or www.vinelink.com
    to stay informed of the defendant’s jail status 
  • District Attorney’s office (ask to speak to any paralegal): 269-6300 
  • Muni Attorney’s office: 343-4250 (misdemeanor charges) 
  • APD Dispatch for police report number or detective assigned to case: 786-8500 
Victim Compensation/Medical bills/Homeless due to violent crime:
  • Violent Crimes Compensation Board (tell them to request an emergency award) 
    • 1-800-764-3040
  • Victims for Justice 
  • STAR (sexual assult) 
  • AWAIC (domestic violence)
Sexual Assault/Child Abuse:
  • STAR: 276-7273 
  • Office of Children’s Services: 269-4000 
  • Alaska Cares: 561-8301 
Food pantries, rent payment assistance, general relief, utility service payment assistance and other financial/food crisis: 
  • Dial 211