A specialist with the Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault shares some ways to recognize and address domestic violence.
Sexual Abuse & Domestic Violence
Walker and Gara call on Pierce to drop out of governor’s race, Dunleavy ‘waiting for more facts’
Pierce’s running mate dropped out of the race Tuesday afternoon, citing concerns about the sexual harassment suit.
Pierce confirms he’s staying in Alaska governor’s race after running mate drops out
Edie Grunwald says she’s now encouraging people to vote for incumbent Republican Gov. Dunleavy instead of Pierce.
In lawsuit, former assistant accuses Alaska governor candidate Charlie Pierce of sexual harassment
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.
Juneau’s Shéiyi X̱aat Hít Youth Shelter has helped dozens in its first year
So far, more than 90% of the youth who have used the shelter have gone on to a safe and stable place.
A workshop to teach LGBTQ+ Juneau residents how to build a support structure is coming later this month
A workshop in Juneau later this month will help LGBTQ+ people learn an intentional approach to getting the support they need.
Alaskans plan to honor victims and survivors of Indian boarding schools
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.
Alaska has the highest rate of women killed by men in the nation for the 7th year in a row
The state has been first or second on that list for a decade.
New session of Juneau’s only trauma support group for LGBTQ people starts this month
Spectrum is the only queer-specific support group that serves people in Juneau who’ve experienced trauma.
After joint legislative effort, Alaska updates definition of consent for sexual assault cases
The bill also expands the definition of domestic abuse to cover situations where an abuser involuntarily shares an explicit picture of a victim.