Nearly $14 million of those dollars were awarded to Alaska tribes and tribal organizations.
Sexual Abuse & Domestic Violence
Alaska enacts law to reduce high rates of missing and murdered Indigenous persons
In an effort to change course, Alaska has a new law addressing missing and murdered Indigenous persons.
Alleged victims of former volunteer at Juneau’s Echo Ranch Bible Camp are suing
The people who say they were victims of Bradley Earl Reger are trying to hold the institutions where the abuse took place accountable.
Alaska adds millions to address domestic violence and sexual assault; advocates say more is needed
Service providers say the state’s programs need significant investment to make inroads on reduction.
In Anchorage protest, woman’s family says she is convicted killer Brian Smith’s third victim
Cassandra Boskofsky’s family says she is the woman in photos on Smith’s phone released after his murder convictions this year.
An expert on abuse is visiting Southeast communities to train providers and first responders
An expert is visiting Southeast Alaska communities this week to talk to medical workers and first responders on documenting and reporting abuse.
Alaska domestic violence and sexual assault victims services face $4M funding gap
As major source of federal funding dwindles, state programs seek state money to continue care.
Iditarod disqualifies former champion Brent Sass amid sex assault allegations
The Iditarod board voted unanimously on Thursday to disqualify former champion Brent Sass after allegations made in November and recent questions from Alaska Public Media, the Anchorage Daily News and ProPublica. Sass has denied the claims.
Trial of Brian Smith, accused of murdering two Alaska Native women, enters third week
The trial of a Brian Smith, a man accused in the murders of two Alaska Native women, resumed on Tuesday.
A Juneau advocate now holds a seat on the US Advisory Council on Human Trafficking
The advisory council suggests federal policies on how to combat and prevent human trafficking.