Alaska Confidentiality of Information for Victims of Domestic Violence is a set of laws designed to protect victims of domestic violence from further harm or harassment. It includes laws that make it illegal for certain individuals to disclose certain information about the victim, including their address, telephone numbers, or place of employment. It also prohibits the dissemination of information regarding the victim’s participation in a domestic violence program or other services. Types of Alaska Confidentiality of Information for Victims of Domestic Violence include: • Address Confidentiality Program: This program helps protect victims of domestic violence and their families by allowing them to use a substitute address when communicating with government agencies, including the courts. • Address Confidentiality Program for Minors: This program is designed to protect children who are victims of domestic violence by allowing them to use a substitute address when communicating with government agencies, including the courts. • Automatic Protective Order: This type of protective order is issued automatically when a domestic violence complaint is filed with the court. It prohibits the alleged abuser from certain behaviors, such as contacting the victim, and is in effect until the court decides otherwise. • Civil Protection Order: This type of order is issued by the court on the request of the victim to protect them from further harm or harassment by the abuser. It can also order the abuser to stay away from the victim’s home, job, or school. • Domestic Violence Information Confidentiality: This law makes the disclosure of certain information about domestic violence victims, including their address, telephone number, place of employment, and participation in a domestic violence program, illegal.