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Regional Wellness Conference Focuses on Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence

By Davis Hovey | May 23, 2018

Panganga Pungowiyi/(Pangaanga Pangawyi) and Lisa Ellanna from Kawerak review the post-it notes full of suggested changes related to sexual assault and domestic violence. Photo Credit: Davis Hovey, KNOM (2018)

Sexual assault and domestic violence have been discussed more frequently in Nome recently. Kawerak and the Bering Sea Women’s Group continued that public conversation earlier this month by hosting a regional wellness conference.

Nome Citizens Seek Reform, Citing ‘Deficiencies in Public Safety’ for Alaska Natives

By Zoe Grueskin | May 14, 2018 |

Concerned citizens of Nome present their proposed resolution to the City Council regarding justice for Alaska Native victims of sexual assault and other violent crimes. Photo Credit: Davis Hovey, KNOM (2018)

A group of citizens in Nome is calling for change in the handling of sexual assault cases — and the City Council says it’s listening.