AVCP Chief Executive Officer, Vivian Korthuis, says “The reauthorization of VAWA, especially the inclusion of key tribal provisions, such as the Alaska Tribal Public Safety Empowerment, will enhance our tribes’ abilities to protect our communities. This is a crucial step toward ending the law enforcement emergency in Rural Alaska. Thank you, Senator Murkowski and colleagues, for working to protect Alaska Native women and families. This is a step in the right direction and will directly impact our tribal communities in a positive way.”…
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