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Sexual Violence in Alaska
The Anchorage Daily News and ProPublica are investigating sexual violence in Alaska, and why the situation isn’t getting better.
Clergy Abused an Entire Generation in This Village. With New Traumas, Justice Remains Elusive.
Long before city officials said they had no choice but to hire criminals as cops, justice evaded the Norton Sound village of Stebbins and neighboring St. Michael.
Cops in One Village Have Been Convicted of 70 Crimes. Here’s What They Had to Say About It.
The seven officers in Stebbins, Alaska, explain their criminal records and what it’s like to serve as a police officer there.
The Village Where Every Cop Has Been Convicted of Domestic Violence
Dozens of convicted criminals have been hired as cops in Alaska communities. Often, they are the only applicants. In Stebbins, every cop has a criminal record, including the chief.
“Dire” Law Enforcement Crisis in Rural Alaska Prompts Emergency Declaration, New Federal Funding
The announcement comes a month after U.S. Attorney General William P. Barr visited the state to hear concerns about a lack of police in rural communities. The Anchorage Daily News and ProPublica reported that one in three Alaska communities lacks local law enforcement.
Discussing Alaska’s Long History of Sexual Violence Is One Step Toward Seeking Solutions
Seventy people, including elders and Alaska public officials, gathered in Kotzebue for a public conversation on a well-known but rarely discussed statewide problem.
“No More Silence”: Her Kidnapping, Sexual Assault and Murder Stunned a Town, and Started a Movement
The Anchorage Daily News and ProPublica will hold an event in Kotzebue, site of 10-year-old Ashley Johnson-Barr’s killing, to explore sexual violence in Alaska.
“Enough Is Enough”: Native Leaders Ask William Barr to Help Fix Alaska’s Law Enforcement Crisis
At a gathering in Anchorage, the U.S. attorney general said he would work to provide greater security in rural areas.
How We Tallied Alaska Villages Without Local Law Enforcement
We asked more than 500 organizations representing 195 communities if they employ a police officer of any kind. Of that number, 70 communities reported having no police at some point in 2019.
Why We’re Investigating Sexual Violence in Alaska
Something has changed in the way Alaskans talk about sexual assault. A yearlong partnership between the Anchorage Daily News and ProPublica aims to highlight the stories of violence and survival in the final frontier.
Have You Experienced Sexual Violence in Alaska? We’d Like To Hear Your Story.
The Anchorage Daily News and ProPublica have teamed up to listen. Do you work with victims, in government or law enforcement? We need to hear from you, too.
