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Taking back control: how a remote island in Alaska tackled domestic abuse

Jill Burke

February 08, 2018 |

The Guardian |

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Response Location: United States, St. Paul, Alaska

Residents of Alaska's St. Paul Island live through a legacy of generational trauma that includes high rates of domestic violence, child abuse, and alcoholism. However, the Island's political leadership have accomplished financial control and are using the funds for a comprehensive system of services to help their community break the cycle.

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