Programs
KWRCC offers programs that focus on outreach/prevention geared toward underserved populations in our community.
IMMIGRANT WOMEN'S PROJECTThe Immigrant Women's Project is comprised of KWRCC’s ongoing services with four components. ALMA Latin Association of Women in Alaska. This group’s focus is to provide empowerment, education, self-esteem, and further the opportunities for Hispanic Women. ALMA’s meets monthly. ALASKA IMMIGRATION JUSTICE PROJECT (AIJP) The AIJP provides services for the educational needs (ESL) of the immigrant population. KWRCC works closely with this program to address issues where immigration status and language barriers can become a problematic issue for victims of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault. All legal questions and concerns regarding immigrant victims are referred to the Alaska Immigration Justice Project attorney. SOLUCIONES Soluciones meets on a monthly basis. It is a DV/SA grounded support group for Latina women, working with topics such as self-esteem, parenting, and prevention. We offer ongoing technical assistance to the Hispanic Community. FILIPINO MAGKAISA SA PAGSULONG (FMSP) FILIPINO UNITED FOR PROGRESS The FMSP meets on a monthly basis to discuss Cultural, Immigration, and DV/SA issues in the Filipino Community. |
NATIVE WOMEN'S PROJECTIn addition to KWRCC's direct services, The Native Women's Project includes three components. KANA Kodiak Area Native Association and KWRCC work closely together to provide education and direct services to villages as well as participating in meetings. KANA contracts with KWRCC for residential services for their beneficiaries. KWRCC is a site for Work Investment Act (WIA) referrals. SUN'AQ TRIBE OF KODIAK KWRCC works closely with Sun’aq in offering technical assistance to their STOP Violence Against Native Women program. NATIVE WOMEN'S ADVISORY COUNCIL The Native Women's Advisory Council includes the efforts of KANA, Sun’aq, and KWRCC by providing on-site Advocacy Training and meeting to discuss current issues and projects in working with Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault issues specific to Native Women. You deserve... |
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INTERCULTURAL TASK FORCE
The Intercultural Task Force pulls together the Immigrant Women’s Project and the Native Women’s Advisory Council to build a culturally competent response to Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault issues in our Community.
KWRCC hosts the task force, coordinates training and access to direct services. We also collaborates with other community service agencies to foster effective communications when accessing their services.
KWRCC hosts the task force, coordinates training and access to direct services. We also collaborates with other community service agencies to foster effective communications when accessing their services.