AVAP | Alaska Victim Assistance Partnership The purpose of this Toolkit is two-fold: to help communities plan for a Mass Violence Incident (MVI) and to guide a community through a victim-centered response The Alaska Victim Assistance Partnership (AVAP) originated from a multidisciplinary working group focused on the potential challenges that school districts could face in preparation for, and in the event of, a Mass Violence Incident
Pre-Incident Planning | AVAP Pre-Incident Planning The Alaska Victim Assistance Partnership (AVAP) highly recommends a thorough examination of a variety of resources and strategies to prepare for a potential Mass Violence Incident (MVI) This section of the Toolkit can give you a head start on that process Planning is key when preparing for a Mass Violence Incident (MVI)
Recovery Support | AVAP Recovery after an MVI takes many different paths and is unique to each event Recovery may continue for months or years Victims and survivors are ever changing and mental health can ebb and flow Elements of western science, traditional Alaska Native healing, and various other cultural offerings provide options and support
Additional Resources | AVAP Victim's Rights - State and Federal Victims of Crime have a variety of rights that keep them informed, offer protection, and streamline access to support services If an MVI event has occurred in your community, reach out to a Victim Services agency to be sure notification and protection of rights is initiated Alaska Office of Victims' Rights AK Mental Health Provider Search Engine Helping a
Post-Incident Reponse | AVAP The Alaska Victim Assistance Partnership (AVAP) offers a statewide coordination team with trained navigators who can assist those harmed in your community Navigators can also help communicate with Victim Services personnel to address any on-going matters pertaining to the criminal justice process
Alaska Victim Assistance Partnership MVI Toolkit Incident In Progress Post Incident Recovery Resources Planning Partnership Resources for Victims Victim's Rights Resources for Organizing Thinking through Recovery Criminal Justice Support AVAP MVI Toolkit
Alaska Victim Assistance Partnership MVI Toolkit Spontaneous and planned vigils and memorials are bound to occur after a traumatic event Your role as a victim service provider is to help support the healing process You cannot control what takes shape or how people are effected You can choose how much participation feels right for you, others on your team should do the same Here are a few tips from the Colorado Mass Violence Toolkit
Alaska Victim Assistance Partnership MVI Toolkit Not a member? Create account Incident In Progress Post Incident Recovery Resources Planning Partnership Resources for Victims Victim's Rights Resources for Organizing Thinking through Recovery Criminal Justice Support
Incident in Progress | AVAP Locate the Incident Command Center and contact the Incident Commander Print out the Victim Services Response Checklist Determine if you have enough victim service resources If you have not heard from them, contact the FBI Victim Specialists (907) 276-4441 ext 3 Contact your state partners who can deploy assistance