Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault warns staffing gaps threaten rural forensic and advocacy response The Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault and the Tundra Women's Coalition told the House Judiciary Committee that staffing shortages, contracting practices and reduced prevention funding have scaled back subregional sexual‑assault responses and increased reliance on Bethel and itinerant providers.

Staffing shortages and changes in contracting practices are critically undermining sexual-assault responses in rural Alaska, forcing victims to seek care far from home.

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Commission launches specialized training for Title IX investigators on gender-based violence Commission provides trauma-informed training for Title IX investigators on sexual assault responses.

A groundbreaking bill in Washington aims to revolutionize how investigators handle sexual assault cases, focusing on trauma-informed training to better support victims.

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Time is running out to register at the discounted rate for EVAWI’s International Conference on Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, and Forging New Pathways!

Prices go up on December 17, 2024!

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