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   Office of Victims' Rights (Separate Website)
Website of the Alaska Office of Victims' Rights.
By: State of Alaska
  
   
   The Alaska Human Rights Law (AS 18.80.220): Sexual Harassment
This page lists what constitutes sexual harassment and who to contact if you suspect sexual harassment or have suffered retaliation for reporting sexual harassment.
By: Alaska Legal Services Corporation
 
  
   
   Alaska Office of the Ombudsman Complaint Dept. (Separate Website)
This site has an explanation of how the Ombudsman's Office works and contains links that enable you to understand the process. This site also provides a link to the complaint form.
By: State of Alaska
  
   
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   What Can You Do If You Are A Victim Of A Crime? This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
This is a brief fact sheet about your rights and what programs and organizations exist in each state to help you if you are a victim of a crime.
By: U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime
  
   
   Victims' Rights Information (Separate Website)
Although laws vary from state to state, this information provided by the American Bar Association explains the basics of your rights as a victim of a crime.
By: American Bar Association's ABA Network
  
   
   Improving Tribal/Federal Prosecution of Child Sexual Abuse Cases Through Cooperation (Separate Website)
This bulletin presents basic information for improving the cooperation between Tribal and Federal agencies in handling child sexual abuse cases. It describes how close cooperation between Tribal and Federal law enforcement agencies will ensure effective investigation and prosecution of child abuse cases.
By: U.S. Dept. of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime
  
   
   What To Do If you are a Victim of Identity Theft (Separate Website)
If you suspect that your personal information has been misused to commit fraud or theft, act immediately, and keep a detailed record of your conversations and correspondence. Your first three steps that should be taken immediately are listed here, as well as other follow-up procedures. Helpful forms can be found in the forms folder.
By: U.S. Dept. of Education, Office of Inspector General
  
   
   Reduce Your Risk (Separate Website)
Identity theft is becoming big business and a very real threat to all of us. Personal information in the wrong hands quickly can cost us. Here are some things you can do to help reduce the chances of being a victim of these scams and thefts.
By: U.S. Dept. of Education, Office of the Inspector General
  
   
   How Identity Theft Happens (Separate Website)
There are many ways that criminals can obtain your personal information. This resource provides information and details on how identity theft may occur and how to prevent identity theft from happening.
By: U.S. Dept of Education, Office of the Inspector General
  
   
   Alaska Victims of Crime Resource List (Separate Website)
If you need to locate a shelter, counseling center, an advocate, a state agency, or other type of resource, because your were the victim of a crime, you can search here for a list of local and statewide resources.
By: U.S. Dept. of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime Resource Center
  
   
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