Performance Details

Department of Public Safety - Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault

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Mission

Alaskans live free from domestic violence and sexual assault.

Core Services

• Safety - Victims are equipped to further access program services for safety, information, and protection when needed.
  FY2021 victim services data is estimated due to a database malfunction and a vacancy in the Research Analyst position.
• Prevention - Communities are equipped to further primary prevention strategies.

Mission Results

Core Services

A: Reduce the level of domestic violence and sexual violence in Alaska Details > TARGET #1: The percentage of adult women who report experiencing intimate partner violence or sexual violence in the past year is decreasing

A1: Safety - Victims are equipped to further access program services for safety, information, and protection when needed. FY2021 victim services data is estimated due to a database malfunction and a vacancy in the Research Analyst position. Details > TARGET #1: Victim service programs utilization cost per shelter night TARGET #2: Nights of safe shelter provided by victim service providers TARGET #3: As a result of contact with a victim service program, 80% of participants know more ways to plan for their safety A2: Prevention - Communities are equipped to further primary prevention strategies. Details > TARGET #1: Maintain or increase the number of youth who participate in CDVSA-funded prevention programming.

Performance Detail

Target #1: The percentage of adult women who report experiencing intimate partner violence or sexual violence in the past year is decreasing Methodology: Data for this measure are gathered from the statewide Alaska Victimization Survey (AVS) conducted every five years. This random and confidential survey, modeled after the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, provides reliable and valid estimates of the prevalence of domestic violence and sexual assault among adult females in Alaska. The first AVS was conducted in FY2010. The 2025 survey is ongoing, with results expected in late 2026. Percentage of adult women who report experiencing intimate partner violence or sexual violence in the past year is decreasing Year # of Responses % Experiencing Violence % Intimate Partner % Sexual Violence 2020 2100 8.1 6.9 3.4 2015 3027 8.1 6.4 2.9 2010 871 11.8 9.4 4.3 Analysis of results and challenges: The Alaska Victimization Survey, conducted in partnership with the University of Alaska Anchorage Justice Center, collected data from 2,100 adult women in 2020 using a randomized statewide sample. Results showed continued declines in lifetime and past-year experiences of intimate partner and sexual violence compared to the 2010 baseline. Survey findings are used to evaluate the long-term impact of prevention efforts and guide statewide planning for education, outreach, and victim services. The next survey, planned for 2025, will update statewide and regional data trends to inform targeted prevention strategies and strengthen the evidence base for future program investments. Target Last Modified: 12/08/2025

Target #1: Victim service programs utilization cost per shelter night Methodology: The cost of a shelter night is determined by dividing the total state funding allocated to 26 victim service providers by the number of nights of emergency shelter provided to victims and their children. The measure reflects only Alaska state resources; total costs per night would be higher if federal and other funding sources were included. Not all providers have on-site shelters, and some rely on partnerships with safe homes, hotels, or other agencies to provide emergency shelter. Victim Service Programs Utilization Cost per Shelter Night Fiscal Year Cost per Shelter Night FY 2025 $116 FY 2024 $124 FY 2023 $104 FY 2022 $99 FY 2021 $110 FY 2020 $104 FY 2019 $94 FY 2018 $77 FY 2017 $81 FY 2016 $79 FY 2015 $91 FY 2014 $82 FY 2013 $86 FY 2012 $82 FY 2011 $77 FY 2010 $79 FY 2009 $71 FY 2008 $69 FY 2007 $58 Analysis of results and challenges: In FY2025, the utilization cost per shelter night decreased to $116, down from $124 in FY2024. The reduction primarily reflects a 10 percent decrease in state funding allocations and the continued ability of grantees to manage resources efficiently despite higher operating costs. Programs leveraged federal and local funds to maintain service capacity, ensuring that emergency shelter and related advocacy remained available statewide. Sustaining cost efficiency while meeting consistent demand will remain a challenge if state funding continues to decline or operating costs increase in future fiscal years. Target Last Modified: 12/08/2025

Target #2: Nights of safe shelter provided by victim service providers Methodology: Data for this measure are collected directly from CDVSA-funded victim service programs. Each night that a person stays in emergency shelter or a safe house counts as one night of shelter. Not all providers operate on-site shelters; some rely on safe homes, hotels, or partner agencies to provide emergency housing. The total number of programs funded by CDVSA varies by RFP cycle, which may affect annual counts. In 2025, only emergency shelter nights or safe house nights were included, and transitional housing and rapid rehousing programs were excluded. We believe this is consistent with most of the previous counts, though transitional housing was counted in 2016 and potentially 2017, resulting in inflated counts. Shelter Nights Provided by Victim Service Providers Fiscal Year # of Nights FY 2025 93,206 -3.06% FY 2024 96,153 +9.83% FY 2023 87,548 +0.55% FY 2022 87,073 +8.71% FY 2021 80,100 -2.15% FY 2020 81,863 -20.57% FY 2019 103,057 +4.66% FY 2018 98,467 -7.87% FY 2017 106,881 -1.92% FY 2016 108,975 +14.48% FY 2015 95,194 -3.12% FY 2014 98,260 -1.27% FY 2013 99,524 -1.01% FY 2012 100,535 +5.37% FY 2011 95,413 +9.77% FY 2010 86,923 +5.52% FY 2009 82,379 +3.68% FY 2008 79,454 Analysis of results and challenges: In FY2025, CDVSA-funded programs provided 93,206 nights of emergency shelter, a three percent decrease from FY2024. Demand for shelter remained consistently high across the state. Providers reported that limited housing availability and increased living costs led to longer average stays as survivors searched for safe and affordable housing. In end-of-year reports, 91 percent of grantees cited homelessness and housing shortages as major factors affecting service demand, and 73 percent cited cost of living pressures. Most shelters operated at or near capacity, and some survivors returned to unsafe homes due to a lack of housing alternatives. CDVSA continues to support grantees in identifying local housing partnerships and leveraging federal resources to sustain emergency shelter capacity and promote long-term stability for survivors. Target Last Modified: 12/08/2025

Target #3: As a result of contact with a victim service program, 80% of participants know more ways to plan for their safety Methodology: Data for this measure are gathered through confidential surveys completed by participants at CDVSA-funded crisis centers when receiving or exiting services. The survey asks participants to rate their agreement with the statement, “I know more or different intervention strategies for safety than I did before.” The percentage is calculated from those who indicated the question was applicable. Percentage of Victim Service Participants Indicating Positive Program Impact Fiscal Year Percent YTD FY 2025 95% FY 2024 94% FY 2023 90% FY 2022 86% FY 2021 87% FY 2020 90% FY 2019 89% FY 2018 85% FY 2017 83% FY 2016 85% FY 2015 86% FY 2014 85% FY 2013 87% FY 2012 92% FY 2011 93% FY 2010 92% FY 2009 93% Analysis of results and challenges: In FY2025, 95 percent of participants reported learning more ways to plan for their safety, exceeding the 80 percent target. Responses were collected from 1,689 participants across 26 community victim service programs. The results demonstrate the effectiveness of safety education and advocacy in improving survivors` awareness of available options and resources. Because domestic violence often limits access to financial, social, and housing support, connecting survivors with these resources remains critical to sustaining safety and stability after crisis services. The Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (CDVSA) continues to support program training and evaluation to ensure survivors consistently gain the knowledge and confidence needed to maintain long-term safety. Related links: Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Target Last Modified: 12/08/2025

Target #1: Maintain or increase the number of youth who participate in CDVSA-funded prevention programming. Methodology: Data for this measure are collected from CDVSA-funded prevention grants and statewide partners, including participation counts from Alaska`s Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (ANDVSA) for the annual LeadOn! Conference. Participation includes youth attending one-time events such as presentations, multi-day leadership trainings, or ongoing programs such as bystander education, Girls on the Run, or culturally oriented activities. Numbers may include repeat participants across programs. The number of youth who participate in CDVSA-funded prevention programming Fiscal Year # Youth Participating FY 2025 9,576 FY 2024 9,029 FY 2023 6,498 FY 2022 7,698 FY 2021 4,534 FY 2020 4,346 FY 2019 3,706 FY 2018 1,787 Analysis of results and challenges: Data for this measure are collected from CDVSA-funded prevention grants and statewide partners, including participation counts from Alaska`s Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (ANDVSA) for the annual LeadOn! Conference. Participation includes youth attending one-time events such as presentations, multi-day leadership training, or ongoing programs such as bystander education, Girls on the Run, or culturally oriented activities. Numbers may include repeat participants across programs. In FY2025, 9,576 youth participated in CDVSA-funded prevention programs, a six percent increase from FY2024 and a fivefold increase since FY2018. The steady growth reflects expanded outreach, improved program funding, and stronger community partnerships. Participation decreased temporarily in FY2023 due to staff turnover and limited school-based access but rebounded in FY2024 and continued upward in FY2025. Analysis of grantee reports suggests that this was a one-year adjustment period tied to program restructuring rather than a sustained decline. Over the FY2022—FY2025 grant cycle, CDVSA`s prevention grantees increased engagement each year, with most communities reporting higher participation and improved collaboration with local schools and youth organizations. Growth was supported by expanded prevention funding and the addition of one new grantee community. Staffing challenges continued to influence data quality and program delivery in FY2025, with nine of thirteen grantees hiring new prevention staff and five positions lost to turnover. These changes affected both implementation consistency and reporting. Despite these constraints, the long-term trend demonstrates sustained program growth, a strong community commitment to prevention, and broad youth engagement in strategies that promote respectful relationships and reduce risk factors for interpersonal violence. Continued investment in prevention capacity and staff retention will be critical to maintaining momentum and achieving long-term reductions in violence across Alaska . Target Last Modified: 12/08/2025

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