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Can-do girls prepare for this Saturday’s fun run

by KCAW News | Apr 29, 2015 | The Morning Interview

Elena Gustafson of Sitkans Against Family Violence (SAFV) was joined by four members of the Girls on the Run program to talk about this Saturday's (05-02-15) "One in a Million Fun Run." The run marks the end of a three month program designed to empower 3rd through 5th grade with self-esteem building through running. Downloadable audio. Read More

Gustafson: Boys Run hosts 5K this Saturday

by KCAW News | Nov 13, 2014 | The Morning Interview

Elena Gustafson, with Sitkans Against Family Violence (SAFV), is joined by young runners to talk about the pilot year of the Boys Run program and this weekend's 5K Fun Run. Read More

‘Boys Run’ hopes to emulate success of ‘Girls’

by KCAW News | Aug 11, 2014 | The Morning Interview

Elena Gustafson, with Sitkans Against Family Violence, talks about a new program for boys in grades through 3-5 called Boys Run. It's based on the successful national self-esteem and empowerment program for girls called Girls on the Run. Boys Run, however, will be built on traditional Southeast values. Read More

Drumming and dance for V-Day

by Anne Brice, KCAW | Feb 13, 2013 | Local News

It’s Valentine’s Day tomorrow and Sitkans Against Family Violence, or SAFV, is inviting people to a drum performance on Thursday. It’s part of V-Day, a worldwide call-to-action to stop violence against women and girls. Read More

Personal boundaries: Learning the importance of ‘no’

by Anne Brice, KCAW | Nov 29, 2012 | Local News, Syndicated

From a young age, kids learn how to stay safe. They memorize their phone numbers, learn about stranger danger, and wear helmets when they ride their bikes. But some of the things they learn are more subtle, like to trust their intuition. Read More