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On-campus food pantry will meet a great need

 |  Jordana Newman  |  , ,

Nearly 45% of UAA students experience some type of food insecurity, according to an internal study. To alleviate this problem, the Seawolf Pantry opened its doors to students this spring for a soft opening.

Justice Center assistant professor Ingrid Johnson (inset) shares ľֱ Victimization Survey results to the ľֱ House Judiciary Committee during session on April 8 in this screenshot Read More

ľֱ Victimization Survey results shared with ľֱ House Judiciary Committee

 |  Ahliil Saitanan  | 

Justice Center assistant professor Ingrid Johnson shared results from the ľֱ Victimization Survey (AVS) with the ľֱ House Judiciary Committee.

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New domestic violence report features Justice Center Research

 |  Ahliil Saitanan  |  , ,

The Domestic Violence in ľֱ report has been published by the ľֱ Criminal Justice Commission. The report cites the ľֱ Victimization Survey; Justice Center director and professor Brad Myrstol; and work by the ľֱ Justice Information Center in partnership with the Anchorage Police Department. AJiC director and Justice Center associate professor Troy Payne also was an active participant with the domestic violence work group.

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Study provides look at COVID-19 in remote ľֱ communities

 |  Ahliil Saitanan  |  , ,

Ruby Fried, assistant professor of Health Science, and Micah Hahn, assistant professor of Environmental Health, of the Institute for Circumpolar Health Sciences within the Div. of Population Health Sciences, have co-authored an article, titled “COVID-19 in Remote ľֱ Communities: A Longitudinal View of a Novel Pandemic.” This statewide, longitudinal study on remote communities provides a perspective based on the lived experience of Indigenous and non-Indigenous people living in remote Arctic communities, and an opportunity for evidence- and strengths-based responses to the many impacts of COVID-19.

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House Votes to Reauthorize of Violence Against Women Act, including Safety for Native Americans

 |  Native News Online  | 

The House on Wednesday voted to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act as part of its proposed $1.5 trillion spending package that includes $73.4 million for urban Indian health and $6.6 billion for Indian Health Services.⁠ Sen. Lisa Murkowski mentioned the ľֱ Victimization Survey.