Domestic violence organizations face huge budget cuts and plead for help from the Alaska Legislature Published 12 hours ago A conference room at the AWAIC shelter on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 in Anchorage. Abused Women's Aid In Crisis (AWAIC) operates a domestic violence shelter and provides intervention, prevention and other services to victims of domestic violence. (Loren Holmes / ADN) Share on Facebook Print article JUNEAU — Domestic violence shelters across Alaska are facing an unexpected budget shortfall, and many could be forced to close, officials warned the Alaska Legislature. ...