Sexual violence in Alaska is far worse than reported, study finds

[defendandprotect]

Sexual violence in Alaska is far worse than reported, study finds

By Jade Walker jade Walker – 1 hr 47 mins ago

FBI crime statistics show that the chance of a woman being raped in the state of Alaska is higher than in any other state in the union. But what about unreported sexual assaults? A new study conducted by the University of Alaska Anchorage's Justice Center found that 9 out of 10 rape cases go unreported.

The study offered more grim statistics:

* More than 44 percent of those surveyed have suffered physical violence in a close relationship, from slapping to severe beatings.

* More than 58 percent report that they've suffered either threats of violence or actual physical violence in an intimate relationship or sexual assault at some time in the lives.

* More than 37 percent report that they've suffered some form of sexual assault in their lives.

* More than 4 percent report that they've suffered sexual assault in the past year.

"If you really stop and think about it and consider these numbers, it means there's a level of violence and victimization in this state that makes you uncomfortable. It makes your skin crawl," State Senator Hollis French told Reuters.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_spoint/20110125/ts_yblog_spoint/sexual-violence-in-alaska-is-far-worse-than-reported-study-finds

[DCKit]

1. Alaska ranks #1 as a haven for sex-offenders (regardless of the severity of the crime).

It's Catch-22 when they can't find a place to live in peace and safety in the lower 48.

Just one more issue of justice where the U.S. earns a big, fat "F".

[defendandprotect]

2. Kickey

[Odin2005]

3. And Rec'y.

:)

[Lorien]

4. Red State "Family values"

Sexual violence is higher in all Red States compared to blue or "purple" States.

[StarsInHerHair]

5. k and r up to 9

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