Domestic violence shelters around the country are preparing for a large decrease in federal funding that will take effect in a few months. Tundra Women’s Coalition in Bethel said that it will mean a 20% cut in its operating budget and could lead to a significant loss in services.
Sexual Abuse & Domestic Violence
Bethel votes to hire investigator to review city’s handling of sexual assault cases
On Tuesday, Bethel’s city council voted to hire an independent investigator to review the city’s response to reports of sexual assault.
Bethel woman reported she was raped. Months later, she protested police and prosecutors’ inaction.
A Bethel woman’s protest has ignited community dialogue on how local rape cases are handled and if victims are receiving timely justice.
Former Alaska tribal executive still missing after his helicopter disappeared near windswept islands
Some speculated that Teuber could have intentionally crashed his helicopter, while others noted that the aircraft went missing in an area known as challenging for pilots.
ANTHC boss resigned after employee accused him of ‘unrelenting’ abuse
For more than a decade, Teuber was the president of the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium and one of the most powerful executives in Alaska.
After mishandled investigations, advocates are cautious as Nome police try to rebuild trust
Survivors, advocates, and community members say the department is headed the right direction but has a long way to go to repair broken trust, especially among Alaska Natives.