Maternal mortality studies in Alaska show violence and overdose cause more deaths than medical problems.
Domestic Violence
Pandemic funding has housed thousands statewide, but there is not yet a program to replace it when the federal money runs out.
Some Alaska shelters are building long-term housing to keep women safe.
Group in Juneau explores how restorative justice could address domestic violence, shifting focus from punishment to community healing.
Alaska State Troopers received new training in October aimed at keeping Tribal citizens safer.
They say significant increases in prevention work and community-level support are necessary to slow the rate of domestic violence.
Dr. ChrisAnna Mink shares her growing awareness the trauma than can occur when officials remove children from their “safe parent" — victims of domestic violence who had difficulties leaving abusive romantic partners.
"Behind every case, behind every data point, was a person and a family," writes Ashley Luthern. "I wanted to make sure to honor the voices of the victims’ families and survivors throughout this project."
Survivors and advocates shed light on how far the state has come and the work yet to be done.
A journalist and pediatrician gains a new appreciation for the complicated and difficult choices facing California mothers entangled in violent relationships.