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Bill Walker

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
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Crime Policy and Prevention Advisor Appointed
March 23, 2015
Press Release: 15-026
JUNEAU – Governor Bill Walker announced today the appointment of Amanda Price as a special advisor for
crime policy and prevention.
“Alaska leads the nation in domestic violence and sexual assault rates, and that must change,” Governor
Walker said.. “Amanda is the perfect person to join our team to spearhead e orts to curb this epidemic
plaguing our state. She will serve as a bridge, coordinator and liaison to holistically examine the problems
of violent crime overall.”
Governor Walker said appointing Price is an important step toward establishing Alaska as a state with
progressive laws and techniques to hold o enders accountable and provide the highest level of victim
services and support.
Price will work closely with victim service agencies and programs, as well as law enforcement, health care
and legal service organizations throughout Alaska to assess challenges and make recommendations for
potential statutory and regulatory changes.
Price worked as the executive director of Standing Together Against Rape and has served on a number of
boards that address domestic violence, homelessness, housing development and other concerns in the
Anchorage area and statewide.
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