AWARE, Inc.
Aiding Women In Abuse and Rape Emergencies
Toll-free Crisis Line 1-800-478-1090 Juneau Crisis Line 907-586-1090 Juneau Business Office 907-586-6623
Aiding Women In Abuse and Rape Emergencies
Toll-free Crisis Line 1-800-478-1090 Juneau Crisis Line 907-586-1090 Juneau Business Office 907-586-6623
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Welcome to AWARE, Inc.
What We Do to Help End Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse
At AWARE. Inc., we provide comprehensive intervention and prevention, outreach and education regarding domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse.
What is Domestic Violence/Abuse?Abuse in a relationship refers to physical, emotional, or sexual abuse by an abuser towards their partner that is designed to control another human being through the use of fear, humiliation, and verbal or physical assaults. Examples of abuse include:
- name-calling or put-downs
- keeping a partner from contacting family or friends
- withholding money
- stalking
- intimidation
- actual or threatened physical harm
- sexual assault
Click here to visit the Duluth Model's website and learn more about the Power and Control Wheel in Relationships and to see the "Wheel Gallery."
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AWARE's mission is to provide safe shelter and supportive services for women and children who have been subject to domestic or sexual violence; and to effect the social, political and legal changes needed to eliminate oppression and violence against women and children. We are located in Juneau, Alaska. We provide services in all of the following Southeast Alaska communities:
- Elfin Cove
- Gustavus
- Haines
- Hoonah
- Juneau
- Klukwan
- Pelican
- Skagway
- Tenakee Springs
- Yakutat
We welcome you to find out more about our services and how we can help you, your friends, loved ones or community.
You Have a Right
to Be Safe.
No One Deserves
to Be Abused!
You can also find AWARE on Facebook! For Upcoming Events
Please check out our Events Calendar for upcoming events at AWARE.
GOTR Spring Season 5K!
Thanks to all the participants, volunteers, and girls who made this season's spring 2013 5K Fun Run a success! We couldn't have done it without you. Have a great summer.
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AWARE Partners with
Local Consignment Shops!
AWARE, Alaska Dames, the closet & Mommy-and-Me are now working together to help women and children in need. Women’s clothing can now be donated to AWARE’s account at Alaska Dames and/or the closet and children's clothes to Mommy-and-Me. When women and children come to the shelter in need of clothing, they receive a gift certificate in a pre-determined amount and is able to chose an outfit or two that fits her needs. For more information contact AWARE at 586-6623.
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Remember to Pick.Click.Give!
When you register online for your PFD, you are given the chance to Pick.Click.Give and participate in the PFD Charitable Contributions program. Please remember AWARE when this times comes. For more information visit www.pickclickgive.org!
GOTR Spring Season 5K!
Thanks to all the participants, volunteers, and girls who made this season's spring 2013 5K Fun Run a success! We couldn't have done it without you. Have a great summer.
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AWARE Partners with
Local Consignment Shops!
AWARE, Alaska Dames, the closet & Mommy-and-Me are now working together to help women and children in need. Women’s clothing can now be donated to AWARE’s account at Alaska Dames and/or the closet and children's clothes to Mommy-and-Me. When women and children come to the shelter in need of clothing, they receive a gift certificate in a pre-determined amount and is able to chose an outfit or two that fits her needs. For more information contact AWARE at 586-6623.
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Remember to Pick.Click.Give!
When you register online for your PFD, you are given the chance to Pick.Click.Give and participate in the PFD Charitable Contributions program. Please remember AWARE when this times comes. For more information visit www.pickclickgive.org!