The executive director of the Statewide Suicide Prevention Council said inconsistent access to behavioral health care contributes to the state’s high suicide level.
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White House rep announces domestic violence, sexual assault helpline
“The new helpline will provide culturally and linguistically appropriate services by and for Native women.”
How Domestic Violence In One Home Affects Every Child In A Class
New data shows violence in the home hinders the academic performance of their classmates, too. Reporting domestic violence makes a big difference.
Mentoring program in Unalaska nudges young men to Choose Respect
While rafting in Unalaska, mentors with Compass guided a group of young men on the water — and on redefining masculinity and exploring healthier, nonviolent models of manhood.
After Combat Stress, Violence Can Show Up At Home
In a minority of cases, violent behavior accompanies post-traumatic stress disorder. Military spouses can become victims, and there are few resources around to help them.
Domestic violence case raises questions over Iditarod rules
Critics have asked whether Iditarod organizers were aware of the assault charges prior to the race and let 24-year-old Travis Beals compete anyway.
Gene Tagaban leads Dillingham training on stopping cycle of violence
“It’s about teaching men to be mentors, and getting men involved to stop the violence, domestic abuse, the suicides, the hurts, the pain,” Tagaban said.
For Hospitals, Treating Violence Beyond The ER Is Good Medicine And Good Business
As experts increasingly view violence as a medical concern, hospitals see it as an opportunity. “
Mongolia looks to Alaska for help handling domestic violence
Efforts to end domestic violence brought a delegation from Mongolia to Nome Monday. The group — made up of social workers, shelter managers, police officers, and more — was there to learn how Alaska is addressing high rates of sexual assault and domestic violence.
How One Woman Found The Courage To Say No To Domestic Abuse
An Indian woman suffered through domestic violence for 20 years. Then she changed her life by going to school, but it wasn’t to learn. It was to cook.