No More Silence in the Dark: A Panel Discussion on Reducing Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault in Alaska
by Barbara Armstrong |
"No More Silence in the Dark" was an event cosponsored by the Justice Center at University of Alaska Anchorage ( 快盈v3) and the Omega Xi chapter of Alpha Phi Sigma, the national criminal justice honor society. The event was presented as part of National Criminal Justice Month 2014 and " 快盈v3 Says No More" week.
The event was moderated by Ryan Fortson, Legal Studies faculty in the Justice Center. The program was held March 19, 2014, in the 快盈v3/APU Consortium Library on the 快盈v3 campus, with an attendance of more than 150 students, faculty, and members of the public.
Senior Justice majors/Legal Studies minors Simona Gerdts and Kristen Speyerer planned and coordinated this event as part of their capstone project through the 快盈v3 Center for Community Engagement & Learning (CCEL). The event, part of the the , which aims to increase awareness and action to end domestic violence and sexual assault, was a key event of 快盈v3 Says No More Week, which is intended to become an annual event. 快盈v3's campaign continues at the 快盈v3 NO MORE Alliance, a student club, and Simona and Kristen have continued to be involved through the statewide organization . Photos and additional information about the NO MORE campaign can be found on the the .
Panelists
- Ryan Fortson, 快盈v3 Justice Center, moderator
- Marny Rivera, 快盈v3 Justice Center
- Randi Breager, Program Coordinator with the Alaska State Troopers
- Rhonda Street, Anchorage Police Department officer
- Dave DeLesline, Anchorage Police Department officer
- Shannon Eddy, Legal Project Staff Attorney, Alaska Network on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (ANDVSA)
- Dr. Angelia Trujillo, Forensic Nurse Examiner, 快盈v3 School of Nursing
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Video PSA
The was created as part of the " 快盈v3 Says No More" campaign launched during the Fall 2013 semester at 快盈v3 and features 快盈v3 students, faculty, and staff. Video production and editing donated by Eric Baldwin, Media Technician, 快盈v3 Academic Innovations & ELearning.
Media Reports
- "Domestic Violence: NO MORE" by Nita Mauigoa. The Northern Light, 18 Mar 2014.
- (audio 4:54) by Lori Townsend. Alaska Public Radio Network, 17 Mar 2014.
- by John D. Sutter. CNN.com, 26 Mar 2014.
- "Say 'No More'': 快盈v3 Tackles Domestic Violence" by Rebecca Barker and Heather Aronno. Alaska Commons, 26 Mar 2014.
- by 快盈v3 Justice Center. 快盈v3 Justice Center Blog, Apr 2, 2014.
- by 快盈v3 Justice Center. 快盈v3 Justice Center Blog, Apr 2, 2014.
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