Alaska Online Public Notices #223721

Alaska Seeks Public Input on FY2026–FY2029 VAWA STOP Plan for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services

The Alaska Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (CDVSA), under the Department of Public Safety, is seeking public input on its draft FY2026–FY2029 VAWA STOP Implementation Plan for federal grant funding to address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking in Alaska. - Government Buyer: - Alaska Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (CDVSA), Department of Public Safety - Key Organizations Receiving Funding: - Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (ANDVSA) - Alaska Native Women's Resource Center (AKNWRC) - Alaska State Troopers (AST) - Department of Law (DOL) - Alaska Court System (ACS) - Services Requested: - Training for law enforcement, prosecutors, courts, and victim services - Emphasis on trauma-informed, culturally relevant, and victim-centered approaches - Focus on underserved and Alaska Native populations - Victim services and advocacy, including legal advocacy and civil legal services - Culturally specific advocacy and training, including language access and tribally focused materials - Prosecution training and support for improved investigation and prosecution - Law enforcement training and policy development for state and local agencies - Court services and training, including interpreter and language access services - Tribal advocacy capacity building for Alaska Native and American Indian survivors - Discretionary Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) trainings - Notable Requirements: - Specific funding set-asides for culturally specific organizations - Non-competitive allocations to state agencies and coalitions - Annual grant cycles with quarterly monitoring and evaluation - Public comment sought to inform priorities for training and services - Places of Performance and Service Delivery: - Statewide, with focus on Juneau, Anchorage, Fairbanks/North Star Borough, and all 229 federally recognized tribes in Alaska

Description

The Alaska Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (CDVSA) is seeking public comments on the Draft FY2026–FY2029 VAWA STOP 4-Year Implementation Plan. The plan outlines the use of the STOP formula grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to provide training and strengthen victim services related to domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence across Alaska. The plan includes allocations for law enforcement, prosecutors, courts, and victim services, with a focus on culturally relevant and trauma-informed approaches. Public comments are invited from May 4, 2026, to June 3, 2026.

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