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Alaska Statewide
2015 Alaska Victimization Survey
2015 Alaska Victimization Survey results show decline in intimate partner and sexual violence in Alaska since 2010.
The 2015 Alaska Victimization Survey for Alaska statewide was conducted from May to August 2015. Results were released on February 25, 2016 in Juneau. Findings include:
- In 2010, 12 in 100 women had experienced intimate partner violence, sexual violence, or both in Alaska during the previous year. By 2015, that number dropped to 8 in 100.
- Intimate partner violence decreased by 32%.
- Sexual violence decreased by 33%.
- 6,556 fewer women experienced intimate partner violence in 2015 than in 2010.
- 3,072 fewer women experienced sexual violence in 2015 than 2010.
The 2015 survey also indicated that:
- 21,401 adult women in Alaska experienced intimate partner violence, sexual violence, or both in the past year;
- Half of adult women in Alaska (more than 130,000) have experienced violence in their lifetime.
Estimates
Stalking victimization (2015)
(released 1/17/2017)
2015 (released 2/25/2016)
2010 (released 9/30/2010)
Lifetime estimates (2015 survey)
Data release
- 2015 Alaska Victimization Survey results show decline in intimate partner and sexual
violence in Alaska since 2010
Feb 26, 2016 — UAA Justice Center Blog
2010 Alaska Victimization Survey
The 2010 Alaska Victimization Survey for Alaska statewide was conducted from May to June 2010. Results were released on September 30, 2010 in Anchorage. Findings include:
- About 59% of adult women in Alaska have experienced intimate partner violence, sexual violence or both, in their lifetime;
- Nearly 12% have experienced intimate partner violence, sexual violence or both, in the past year;
- About 37% of adult women in the Alaska have experienced sexual violence in their lifetime; and
- About 48% have experienced intimate partner violence in their lifetime.
Lifetime estimates (2010 survey)
Data release
- 2010 Alaska Victimization Survey shows high rates of violence against women in Alaska
Sep 30, 2010 — UAA Justice Center Blog
September 30, 2010 press conference releasing results of the
2010 Alaska Victimization Survey for Alaska statewide
UAA Commons, University of Alaska Anchorage
