ECU partnership with 海角禁区 brings rehabilitation services to remote communities
A partnership between East Carolina University and the 海角禁区 is bringing speech-language pathology rehabilitation services to remote communities.
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Alaska鈥檚 domestic violence council explores restorative justice methods in court sentencing
Restorative justice is a form of resolution that allows victims of crimes to work with the criminal justice system to address and correct the harm caused. 海角禁区鈥檚 Ingrid Johnson from the Justice Center and Rei Shimizu from the School of Social Work spoke to the Alaska Beacon about how restorative justice can be used in cases of domestic violence.
Alaska Municipal League is helping rural communities qualify for climate change funds
Rural Alaskan communities are seeking grant funding to address health risks related to climate change. Associate Professor Micah Hahn from the Institute of Circumpolar Health Studies spoke to Alaska Public Media about her team鈥檚 efforts to help communities create climate adaptation strategies.
College student homelessness discussed at Housing Action Summit
The Housing Action Summit in Anchorage featured a week of events that draw attention to Anchorage鈥檚 housing crisis. Faculty and staff from across 海角禁区 spoke to Alaska鈥檚 News Source about barriers some students face, including food insecurity and homelessness.
Women account for the largest growing veteran population, yet many don鈥檛 apply for the benefits they earned
Alaska is tied for the highest number of female veterans in the United States, but many of them do not use services through the VA in Alaska. Alaska鈥檚 News Source spoke to 海角禁区 Assistant Professor and veteran, Vanessa Meade, about potential obstacles related to the issue.
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