AWARE, Inc.
Aiding Women in Abuse and Rape Emergencies

907-586-6623 (business)

907-586-1090 (crisis)

1-800-478-1090 (toll free)

What is an Advocate?

An AWARE advocate is a person who has been trained to respond to domestic violence and sexual assault emergencies.  An advocate's primary concern is assisting a victim and her children to develop a plan for immediate and long term safety. 

An advocate's job is to:

• listen to an individual and problem solve with them rather than for them

• assist an individual in identifying abusive patterns and behaviors within their intimate relationship

• offer victims information about their rights and discuss options

• assist in developing a safety plan that is tailored to fit the needs of the individual

• honor the decisions individuals make in regard to their immediate and long term safety

• offer individuals and group support as well as community resource information and referrals

All advocacy services at AWARE are confidential and free of charge. Call 586-1090 in Juneau or 1800-478-1090 in Alaska.  To see a list of AWARE services, please check out the AWARE Services webpage. 

AWARE, Inc.
P.O. Box 20809
Juneau, AK 99802

(907) 586-6623 (business)
(907) 586-1090 (crisis)
(907) 586-2479 (fax)
1-800-478-1090 (toll free in AK)

info@awareak.org