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Alaska adds millions to address domestic violence and sexual assault; advocates say more is needed

 |  Claire Stremple  |  ,

The Alaska Victimization Survey, conducted by the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½â€™s Justice Center, shows a rise in domestic violence and sexual assault rates, leading advocates to argue that, despite Alaska allocating millions of dollars to combat these issues, the funding is still not enough to meet demand or address the root causes.

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An expert on abuse is visiting Southeast communities to train providers and first responders

 |  Yvonne Krumrey  |  ,

Angela Trujillo, Professor of Nursing and Alaska Comprehensive Forensic Training Academy (ACFTA) from the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½, visits Southeast Alaska communities to train medical workers and first responders on how to document and report abuse effectively, emphasizing trauma-informed care.

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Alaska Comprehensive Forensic Training Academy visiting Cordova

 |  Elin Johnson  |  ,

Angela Trujillo, Professor of Nursing and Alaska Comprehensive Training Academy (ACTFA) from ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½, visits Cordova to train health care professionals on how to document and report abuse effectively.

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New training could help with violence and abuse care

 |  Becca Clark  |  ,

The Alaska Comprehensive Forensic Training Academy, founded by ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ School of Nursing professor Angelia Trujillo, provides free training to nurses and health care providers.

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Alaska Comprehensive Forensic Training Academy visits Southeast Alaska

 |  Colette Czarnecki  |  ,

ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ School of Nursing professor Angelia Trujillo speaks to communities across the state about the importance of forensic training.