A staggering 75% of ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµns have either personally experienced or know someone who
has been a victim of domestic violence or sexual assault. The state's rate of child
mistreatment surpasses the national average by 69.3%, while elder physical abuse is
2.4 times higher and elder psychological abuse is 1.6 times higher than national rates.
An assault occurs every hour in the state.
Despite the pervasive nature of violence, many regions in ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµ lack the capacity
to document and collect the necessary medical evidence crucial for aiding victims
of crime. The ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµ Comprehensive Forensic Training Academy (ACFTA) offers accessible
training to address this gap, empowering health care professionals to deliver trauma-informed,
evidence-driven care and contribute to enhancing community safety. Learn more about
the academy.
Beyond its training objectives, the ACFTA team actively seeks ongoing feedback from
community members, including stakeholders and professionals across various health
care fields throughout the state. Conducting a tour of ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµ, they host meetings
and focus groups in communities to ensure that the training provided aligns with the
diverse and unique needs of ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµ's communities. Learn more about upcoming health care and stakeholder meetings in a community near you.
ACFTA is a collaborative initiative involving the ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµ Council on Domestic Violence
& Sexual Assault, the UAA College of Health, and the ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµ Nurses Association.
School of Nursing alumna Kristen Alcorn turned clinical expertise into entrepreneurial success. In this spotlight, Kristen shares a few of the experiences that shaped her journey in nursing, the things she loves about her job, and how her education at UAA helped her achieve her goals.
SON student Angelene Ketah is dedicated to serving ÐÜèÔÚÏßÊÓÆµ Native communities while proudly representing her culture on the world stage through roller derby.
Rodger Lewerenz, an assistant professor in the UAA School of Nursing, is dedicated to mentoring future nurses and nurse educators, with a special passion for the MSN Leadership in Education offering.
The UAA School of Nursing held its first hybrid white coat ceremony to celebrate the student's decision to become a professional nurse.
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