(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 […]
The U.S. firearm homicide rate spiked 35% in 2020, the first full year of the coronavirus pandemic, rising to the highest level in almost three decades of record-keeping, according to data released this week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The agency reported 19,350 firearm homicides in the U.S. in 2020, compared with […]
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 […]
Washington, D.C. – Wednesday night, Alaska Congressman Don Young voted in support of the FY 2022 omnibus, which included reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Since its enactment, VAWA has provided comprehensive and cost-effective resources to fight domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Additionally, it provides vital support networks to assist survivors […]