PUB-25 / A Parent's or Guardian's Guide to the Child in Need of Aid Mediation Program
(Separate Website)
Description of the Child in Need of Aid mediation process. This guide discusses the role of the mediator and the rights of those involved in the mediation process. Adobe Acrobate PDF.
By: Alaska Court System
Resource Guide for Parents, Caregivers, and Service Providers Working with Alaska Native Children
(Separate Website)
This is a resource guide for parents, caregivers and service providers working with Alaska Native Children. Alaska C.A.R.E.S. provides services to children and families when there is a suspicion of sexual abuse.
By: Alaska C.A.R.E.S. (Child Abuse Response and Evaluation Services)
Glossary of Family Law Terms
(Separate Website)
Here you can find definitions of legal terms that are used in family law cases. You can also find links to court forms needed for family law cases.
By: Family Law Self-Help Center
PUB-3 / What is a Guardian Ad Litem?
(Separate Website)
Answers to some common questions about Guardians Ad Litem (GAL). Adobe Acrobat PDF.
By: Alaska Court System
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
Office of Victims' Rights
(Separate Website)
Website of the Alaska Office of Victims' Rights.
By: State of Alaska
Information on Depression
(Separate Website)
About 18.8 million American adults suffer from a depressive illness. Unfortunately, many people do not recognize that depression is a treatable illness. If you feel that you or someone you care about is one of the many undiagnosed depressed people in this country, the information on this web page may help you take the steps that may save your own or someone else's life.
By: National Institute of Mental Health
Alaska Amber Alert
(Separate Website)
The Alaska Amber Alert web page offers information about how to keep your child safe, what to do if your child is missing, and how the Alaska Amber Alert Plan works.
By: State of Alaska
Alaska CASA Programs
(Separate Website)
The court appoints these volunteers to speak up for neglected or abused children. Learn more about their services, contact information, and location.
By: State of Alaska
Family Preservation Services
(Separate Website)
Here you will find information about services that help families (including adoptive and extended families) at risk or in crisis. You will find links to the various services that the Office of Childrens Services provides to the families of Alaska.
By: Office of Childrens Services, State of Alaska
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