At a legislative hearing that reviewed grim statistics about the dangers facing Alaska Native women and girls, Indigenous activists presented recommendations for better state responses. Via AlaskaBeacon
presented the statistics about deaths and violence.
The working group, which was formed in 2018, is trying to fill in some incomplete statistics, but those gathered up to now are distressing, saidAmong the statistics O’Gara presented: 80% of Alaska Native women will experience violence at some point in their lives, nearly 56% of Alaska’s sexual assault victims are Native and Alaska Native people are victims of homicide atMembers of the working group presented several recommendations, some concerning state budgeting for enhanced safety and some...
Also on the list of recommended budget items was funding for some practical tools to be used at the local level – including grants for tribal governments, more support for the Village Public Safety Officer program and funding to update an outdated 911 emergency calling system.
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