The newly passed Speak Out Act “empowers survivors of sexual assault and harassment to speak openly about their experiences and pursue the justice they deserve,” said Rep. Pramila Jayapal. The House on Wednesday passed bipartisan legislation that prohibits employers from using pre-dispute non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) or non-disparagement clauses to silence survivors of workplace sexual assault and […]
(EAGAN, Minn.) — In the field of domestic and sexual violence, an advocate’s work bridges the gap between a victim-survivor and service providers. They help their contacts recognize abuse, assess the risk of danger and to plan for safety. They offer peer support, crisis intervention and assistance locating resources. Ultimately, the work of an advocate […]
Sexual violence is a far too common thing throughout Native communities. According to the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence, Native Americans are 2.5 times more likely to experience sexual violence in their lifetime. As we know, this may be even higher due to the lack of reporting common in Native communities. Sexual violence is any […]
Alaska State Troopers report that they took a 68-year-old Prince of Wales man into custody on a warrant for Sex Assault in the First Degree, Assault in the First Degree, and Assault in the Second Degree and transported him to Craig where he was remanded to the jail there on Thursday. Troopers were notified of […]