Sitkans Against Family Violence (SAFV)

Children's Program

The Children's Program at SAFV works as a resource for child victims or witnesses of domestic violence and sexual assault. The Children's Program works both inside the shelter and out in the Alaska communities of Sitka, Kake, Angoon, and Port Alexander. It provides one-on-one advocacy, support groups, presentations for children and community education about the effects of domestic violence and sexual assault on children.

"There are little eyes upon you
and they're watching night and day.
There are little ears that quickly
take in every word you say.
There are little hands all eager
to do anything you do;
And a little child who's dreaming
of the day he'll be like you."
-excerpted from Little Eyes Upon You
Anonymous

Children's Support Groups:

Kids Group

After school group that meets once a week for discussion, activities, and games. Open to all children ages 5-12 who have experienced domestic violence or child abuse or neglect. Contact SAFV for dates and times.

School Lunch Groups

Support groups that meet once a week during lunchtime at Baranof and Keet Gooshi Heen Elementary Schools.

Offers students a break from the school day to discuss issues involving domestic violence and child abuse and neglect through discussion, arts and crafts, and games with their peers.

Please contact a school counselor or SAFV if interested.

Presentations:

Personal Safety

Age-appropriate presentations aimed at teaching children about safe and unsafe touch, what to do if confronted with a situation of unsafe touch, and who to tell if touched in an unsafe way.

Presented to students in preschool and elementary school.

Sexual Harassment

Information on what sexual harassment is, why it can be harmful, how to stop sexual harassment, and what to do if you are being sexually harassed.

Presented to middle school students.

Dating Violence

Information on frequency of occurrence, warning signs, what to do if you or a friend is a victim or perpetrator of violence, and root causes of dating violence.

Presented to high school students.

Sexual Assault

Information on laws regarding sexual assault, safety planning, and what to do if you or a friend is sexually assaulted.

Presented to high school students.

If you have any questions or would like more information on services, including group dates and times, please contact the Children's Program Coordinator at (907) 747-3370.