Sexual Abuse & Domestic Violence

A specialist with the Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault shares some ways to recognize and address domestic violence.

Pierce’s running mate dropped out of the race Tuesday afternoon, citing concerns about the sexual harassment suit.

Edie Grunwald says she’s now encouraging people to vote for incumbent Republican Gov. Dunleavy instead of Pierce.

The suit accuses Pierce of “constant unwanted physical touching, sexual remarks, and sexual advances” and says the Kenai borough government failed to protect the victim.

So far, more than 90% of the youth who have used the shelter have gone on to a safe and stable place.

A workshop in Juneau later this month will help LGBTQ+ people learn an intentional approach to getting the support they need.

There are a number of events happening around the state to bring attention to the damage these schools did to Indigenous children, and to offer a way to honor victims and begin healing.

The state has been first or second on that list for a decade.

Spectrum is the only queer-specific support group that serves people in Juneau who’ve experienced trauma. 

The bill also expands the definition of domestic abuse to cover situations where an abuser involuntarily shares an explicit picture of a victim.