Project Description:
The Alaska Safety Planning and Empowerment Network (ASPEN) is a partnership of the Governor's Council on Disabilities and Special Education with Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, Alaska Native Justice Center, Alaska State Independent Living Council, Alaska Mental Health Board, Advisory Board on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse, and UAA/Center for Human Development. ASPEN aspires to build capacity of the service delivery systems (e.g., disability, victim advocacy, and others) by creating systems change designed to enhance the provision of collaborative, effective person-centered services for survivors with disabilities in a targeted Alaskan community. ASPEN will strengthen response to survivors with disabilities by:
conducting a needs assessment to identify and resolve barriers (e.g. attitudinal, physical, cultural, and programmatic) to safety, empowerment and access to appropriate, non-judgmental services provided by both the disability and DVSA systems;
fostering local collaborations to link survivors with disabilities to services and resources;
providing cross-training, technical assistance, and information that changes organizational cultures and practices; and
facilitating a strategic plan process to help local community partner agencies to develop sustainable, innovative policies and practices designed to prioritize safety, empowerment and access.
Keyword(s):
Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking
Core Function(s):
Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information, Continuing Education/Community Training
Area of Emphasis
Quality Assurance, Health-Related Activities, Quality of Life
Target Audience:
Professionals and Para-Professionals, Adults with Disabilities
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Single-County
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
