Domestic Violence: Alaska Definition

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Domestic Violence:

Alaska Definition

Domestic violence law in Alaska might be a little confusing to understand for a person with no legal training or experience.

This law seems to not address the emotional affects of domestic violence.

(3) "domestic violence" and "crime involving domestic violence" mean one or more of the following offenses or an offense under a law or ordinance of another jurisdiction having elements similar to these offenses, or an attempt to commit the offense, by a household member against another household member:

(A) a crime against the person under AS 11.41;
(B) burglary under AS 11.46.300 - 11.46.310;
(C) criminal trespass under AS 11.46.320 - 11.46.330;
(D) arson or criminally negligent burning under AS 11.46.400 - 11.46.430;
(E) criminal mischief under AS 11.46.475 - 11.46.486;
(F) terrorist threatening under AS 11.56.807 or 11.56.810;
(G) violating a protective order under AS 11.56.740 (a)(1); or
(H) harassment under AS 11.61.120 (a)(2) - (4);

Source: AS 18.66.990. Definitions.

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Alaska Domestic Violence

Almost 75% of Alaskans have experienced or know someone who has experienced domestic violence or sexual assault.
There were over 6,000 reported cases of domestic violence in Alaska in 2005.
524 forcible rapes were reported in Alaska in 2005, representing almost 13% of all violent crimes.
The Alaska rape rate is 2.5 times the national average.
Child sexual assault in Alaska is almost six times the national average.
Alaska has the highest rate per capita of men murdering women.

Source: National Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Keep In Mind:

The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence Sees The Problem Like This:

"Domestic violence may include not only the intimate partner relationships of spousal, live-in partners and dating relationships, also familial, elder and child abuse may be present in a violent home. Abuse generally falls into one or more of the following categories: physical battering, sexual assault and emotional or psychological abuse, and generally escalates over a period of time."

Source: National Coalition Against Domestic Violence

"Definitions" of domestic violence contained in state laws are furnished for information purposes only. No one at Life's New Beginnings is an attorney and we are not attempting to render any legal interpretation of domestic violence laws in any state. We are reading the statutes and giving our own opinions.

State laws can change regularly and individual state resources should be consulted for the most current statutes and definitions.

Life's New Beginnings is a non-profit organization established for the sole purpose of increasing public awareness of Domestic Violence and how it affects all of us.

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Lisa Murkowski- (R - AK)
709 HART SENATE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON DC 20510
(202) 224-6665

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522 HART SENATE OFFICE BUILDING WASHINGTON DC 20510
(202) 224-3004

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This web site was designed for the sole purpose of providing information on the subject of domestic violence. The web site was neither intended to provide professional advice on the subject of domestic violence nor should information contained herein be used in making personal decisions in your own particular situation (other than the decision to get help). There are many complex issues surrounding domestic violence which should only be addressed by professionals who are trained in this area. You are the only one who can get help in your situation. There are those who care about you and are concerned for your safety, but their non-professional involvement could possibly make your circumstances worse. Never let anyone talk you into doing anything that isn't right for you.

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