Safe Homes Strong Families

The 2010 Public Safety initiative continues our commitment to establish safe homes and build strong families for all Alaskans. This year, we are addressing key elements to end exploitation and harm inflicted upon minors, seniors, and vulnerable adults. The initiative proposes tougher punishments for crimes against seniors, harsher punishment for criminals accused of child exploitation, increased investigation of child exploitation cases, and enhanced enforcement for registered sex offenders. These efforts, combined with the progress and partnerships we made this last year, draw us closer to shifting the tide against abuse, exploitation, harm, and fear that has gripped our communities.

Last year, my administration began a dialogue and awareness effort with the Choose Respect initiative. The Choose Respect initiative included increased funding for shelters, harsher punishment for offenders, increased VPSOs in villages, and hired the state’s first Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Prevention Coordinator. 

The Parnell administration will continue to take action to protect the defenseless and establish safe, strong homes. Together, we can make Alaska safer.