USAFV

USAFV Staff Raises Awareness on Domestic Violence

By • Oct 31, 2018
Berett Wilber/KUCB

 October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a nationwide effort to educate Americans about the issue of domestic violence.  Domestic violence affects millions of people each year, and Alaska has the highest rate of domestic violence per capita.

Almost Half Of Aleutian And Pribilof Women Experience Sexual Or Intimate Partner Violence

By • Mar 20, 2018
Berett Wilber/KUCB

 

A new study shows 45 percent of women in the Aleutian and Pribilof Islands have experienced sexual or intimate partner violence, or both. The survey is part of a statewide project to establish baselines for regions across Alaska.

 

Until now, Dr. André Rosay -- of the University Alaska Anchorage -- says there had been no accurate measurement of violence against women in Alaska.

 

Unalaska Nonprofits Ask For $1.2 Million In City Grants

By • Mar 30, 2017
Greta Mart/KUCB

Nine local nonprofits are vying for the City of Unalaska’s coveted community grants this year.

In total, the organizations have requested about $1.2 million. 

That figure is on par with last year’s support, but it’s still about $40,000 more than the city wants to spend.

Pages