Bethel Violence Prevention Coalition Community Survey
The Bethel Violence Prevention Coalition (VPC) seeks community member input on their thoughts, experiences, and knowledge on topics that impact rates of violence in the community. Responses will be kept anonymous and the information gathered will be the source material for generating the VPC's strategic plan to reduce violence in Bethel over time.

Survey participants 18 and older may choose to enter their name into a drawing to receive $1,000! THREE winners will be selected for the drawing on 4/1/2026! To be chosen for the $1,000 prize, survey questions must be filled out in good faith. The VPC reserves the right to remove duplicate responses and/or responses that do not meaningfully engage with the subject matter from the drawing (e.g., a survey that is completely or filled out with all "n/a" responses may be removed)

**Content Warning**

This survey asks questions about domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse and other violence-related topics. Remember, all questions are optional (with the exception of drawing entry preference). Please engage in whatever way is safest. If support is needed after engaging with this subject matter, advocates are available at Tundra Women's Coalition Crisis Line ( 1-800-478-7799 or 907-543-3456)

Please send any questions to taylor_finley@twcpeace.org
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Section 1: Demographic Information
Are you a full-time resident of Bethel, Alaska?
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Would you like to be entered into a drawing for $1,000 upon completion of this survey?

If yes, please enter your email address and contact phone number in the next question.  *
If you answered yes to entry in the $1,000 drawing:

What is your email address?

**This information will only be used to inform you if you are selected to receive the $1,000 prize**
If you answered yes to entry in the $1,000 drawing:

What is your first and last name?

**This information will only be used to inform you if you are selected to receive the $1,000 prize**
If you answered yes to entry in the $1,000 drawing:

What is your phone number?

**This information will only be used to inform you if you are selected to receive the $1,000 prize**
What is your age?
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How do you identify your race/ethnicity?

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How do you identify your gender?

Select all that apply
Section 2: Community Strengths & Challenges
What are the strengths of the community in Bethel?
What are the challenges that most impact the community in Bethel?
What does violence look like in the community?
Section 3: Violence Intervention Knowledge & Awareness
Please rate your PERSONAL knowledge of the following topics:

Domestic Violence
I know nothing about this topic
I consider myself an expert on this topic
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Please describe one thing you know about the following topic:

Domestic Violence

Answers may include causes, impacts, influencing factors, etc.
Please rate your PERSONAL knowledge of the following topics:

Sexual Assault
I know nothing about this topic
I consider myself an expert on this topic
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Please describe one thing you know about the following topic:

Sexual Assault

Answers may include causes, impacts, influencing factors, etc.
Please rate your PERSONAL knowledge of the following topics:

Family Violence
I know nothing about this topic
I consider myself an expert on this topic
Clear selection
Please describe one thing you know about the following topic:

Family Violence

Answers may include causes, impacts, influencing factors, etc.
Please rate your PERSONAL knowledge of the following topics:

Teen Dating Violence
I know nothing about this topic
I consider myself an expert on this topic
Clear selection
Please describe one thing you know about the following topic:

Teen Dating Violence

Answers may include causes, impacts, influencing factors, etc.
Please rate your PERSONAL knowledge of the following topics:

Child Abuse & Child Sexual Assault
I know nothing about this topic
I consider myself an expert on this topic
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Please describe one thing you know about the following topic:

Child Abuse & Child Sexual Assault

Answers may include causes, impacts, influencing factors, etc.
Section 4: Violence Prevention & Intervention Education
What were you taught about violence growing up? 

Your answer may include what you know about the specific topics listed above (domestic violence, sexual assault, family violence, teen dating violence, child abuse, child sexual assault) and/or include the general attitude with which violence was discussed around you.
What were you taught about relationships growing up? 
Where did the teaching you received come from?

Select all that apply
Which source of teaching was most impactful on your understanding of violence in your community?
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Have you ever been told or felt that "it's best not to talk about seeing or experiencing violence" or something similar?
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Why does messaging like "it's best not to talk about seeing or experiencing violence" happen in the community?
What keeps individuals and/or families in dangerous/violent relationships and situations?
Section 5: Individual Violence Prevention & Intervention
What would you do to intervene if you witnessed a friend/family member experiencing violence?
What would you do to intervene if you witnessed a stranger experiencing violence?
What does violence prevention look like in your life?
Section 6: Community Resource Availability 
Where do you go to learn about what violence intervention or prevention resources are available in your community?

Select all that apply
Please list the violence prevention and/or intervention resources that you are aware of in the community:
Section 7: Community Violence Prevention Activities
Which types of community-based services/activities help to prevent violence?

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Which type of service/activity is most important to prevent violence in the community?
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Section 8: Community Violence Prevention Engagement
What types of community activities are most appealing to you? What would you like to see more of?


What types of services/activities best engage Youth ages 0-12 in the community?

Select all that apply
What types of services/activities best engage Youth ages 13-18 in the community?

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What are some reasons youth choose not to engage or drop out of the services/activities listed above?
What type of services/activities are missing to ensure youth of all ages, interests, and demographics have the opportunity to participate in violence prevention-focused services/activities?
In a perfect world where there is no money or organizational constraints, what would you like to see happen in regard to violence prevention work? What is the path to getting there?
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