As major source of federal funding dwindles, state programs seek state money to continue care.
Sexual Abuse & Domestic Violence
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.
Alaska Rep. Sarah Vance apologizes for comments about victims of sexual violence
The Alaska House Coalition called for Vance to apologize on Monday following comments made during a House Tribal Affairs Committee meeting last week.
After nearly 3 years, former Juneau chiropractor’s sexual assault case is still far from a trial
Jeffrey Fultz’s accusers say the long delays mean he can live in comfort, out of custody and out of state, while they wait for justice.
Accusers say long delays in former Juneau chiropractor’s sexual assault case prolong their suffering
The case’s complexity — and the near complete turnover of personnel working on it — have led to long delays in bringing Jeffrey Fultz to trial.
Alaska’s domestic violence rates remain high, as advocates push for more preventative measures
A recent series by the Alaska Beacon takes a look at various facets of the domestic violence epidemic in Alaska, from root causes and proposed solutions to adverse health effects.
Alaska study links domestic violence to poor health outcomes
The new University of Alaska Anchorage study shows that trauma from domestic violence, if left untreated, can have long-term health effects.
With law enforcement sparse, Alaska villages build network of safety for survivors
Advocates for domestic violence victims seek solutions as federal money goes to small tribes with limited access to enforcement.