The bill also expands the definition of domestic abuse to cover situations where an abuser involuntarily shares an explicit picture of a victim.
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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.
‘The laws fail to keep people safe’: Most sexual assault cases in Nome never go to trial
Some experts say an outdated consent statute ensures most sexual assault cases won’t result in convictions in Alaska.