Sexual Assault Resolution Leaves Out Rape Kits, But NPD Says They’ll All Be Tested
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Nome City Council removed mention of rape kits from the Resolution in Support of Justice for Alaska Native Victims of Sexual Assault and Other Violent Crimes. The Chief of Police says new state funding will enable all kits to be tested.
City Council to Continue Conversation on Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
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During its regular meeting, the Nome City Council is expected to pass a resolution supporting Alaska Native victims of sexual assault and other violent crimes. The resolution came before the Council last month but had been postponed for a later date.
Regional Wellness Conference Focuses on Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
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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 City Budgets Not Yet Finalized; Resolution On Sexual Assault Postponed for Discussion
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At Monday’s council meeting, City Manager Tom Moran said Nome is currently projected to be almost $2 million “in the hole” for FY ’19. Those numbers could change, as the City budgets are not finalized yet. Also on Monday, both council members and Nome citizens supported postponing a resolution on improving local responses to sexual assault, so that the wording of the resolution can be revised.
In Council’s Agenda: Budgets, Resolution on Sexual Assault Against Alaska Natives
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On the Council’s agenda for May 14 is a resolution to support justice for Alaska Native victims of sexual assault and other violent crimes. This measure was written in response to last week’s work session, where a group of Nome citizens voiced their concerns about what they say is systemic discrimination against Alaska Natives.
Nome Citizens Seek Reform, Citing ‘Deficiencies in Public Safety’ for Alaska Natives
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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.
State Emergency Funds Keep Emmonak Women’s Shelter Open Through June
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The State Council on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault board voted on February 1st to issue an emergency grant after the shelter closed in mid-January. It will provide funds through June 30th of this year.