This manifests as child abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault and addiction. St Paul now has domestic violence shelters, social workers and culturally relevant programs for healing. “Give them the funds that they can start building with.”•••About 500 people, mostly Alaska Natives, live on St Paul Island. It’s implemented a wellness court, sobriety programs and expanded the services available for victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse. I’m stronger than I thought I was.”Homeless in Alaska: life and death on the freezing streets Read moreSerafima Merculief, 61, is also stronger.

Source: The Guardian February 08, 2018 10:52 UTC