UNALASKANS AGAINST SEXUAL ASSAULT AND FAMILY VIOLENCE

In this episode of “Island Interviews,” Dr. Angelia Trujillo discusses why the Alaska Comprehensive Forensic Training Academy focuses on medical providers and why the program is particularly important for rural communities like Unalaska.

In this episode of “Island Interviews,” Becks Jacobs, a mental health therapist with the Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association, discusses the meaning of LGBTQ2S+ and the importance of community support around mental health and suicide prevention.

In this episode of "Island Interviews," Ingrid Goodyear, Alaska's MMIP Coordinator for the U.S. Attorney's Office, discusses the federal government's involvement in addressing MMIP in the state and what actions Unalaskans can take to help.

In this episode of "Island Interviews," M. Lynn Crane from Unalaskans Against Sexual Assault and Family Violence (USAFV) discusses measures Unalaskans can take to prevent sexual assault.

In this episode of “Island Interview,” M. Lynn Crane discusses how the Soup-off is making a comeback with a wide range of soup categories, including a new one.

A conversation with USAFV's M. Lynn Crane about patterns of abuse, how people can spot the signs, and ways community members can support one another while processing trauma.

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and Unalaskans Against Sexual Assault and Family Violence will be holding its annual Make-A-Difference Dinner to acknowledge those affected by suicide, raise awareness and connect individuals to services.

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and Unalaskans Against Sexual Assault and Family Violence will be holding its annual Make-A-Difference Dinner to acknowledge those affected by suicide, raise awareness and connect individuals to services.

Unalaska celebrated its second annual LGBTQ Pride event Friday under gray skies and drizzle. But the weather didn’t deter dozens of community members from showing up to the two-hour event to play games, answer trivia questions on LGBTQ history and enjoy homemade corn dogs and rainbow cupcakes to the soundtrack of the musical Hair and Diana Ross hits.

"We know that it’s important for people to be able to get together during difficult times," said USAFV Board Chair Karen Kresh. "We still wanted to offer a way for people to gather and be around their friends and neighbors, especially if they’re feeling sad or lonely right now."