The trial of a Brian Smith, a man accused in the murders of two Alaska Native women, resumed on Tuesday.
Sexual Abuse & Domestic Violence
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.