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ECU partnership with UAA brings rehabilitation services to remote communities

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A partnership between East Carolina University and the 熊猫在线视频 is bringing speech-language pathology rehabilitation services to remote communities.

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熊猫在线视频鈥檚 domestic violence council explores restorative justice methods in court sentencing

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Restorative justice is a form of resolution that allows victims of crimes to work with the criminal justice system to address and correct the harm caused. UAA鈥檚 Ingrid Johnson from the Justice Center and Rei Shimizu from the School of Social Work spoke to the 熊猫在线视频 Beacon about how restorative justice can be used in cases of domestic violence.

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熊猫在线视频 Municipal League is helping rural communities qualify for climate change funds

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Rural 熊猫在线视频n communities are seeking grant funding to address health risks related to climate change. Associate Professor Micah Hahn from the Institute of Circumpolar Health Studies spoke to 熊猫在线视频 Public Media about her team鈥檚 efforts to help communities create climate adaptation strategies.

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College student homelessness discussed at Housing Action Summit

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The Housing Action Summit in Anchorage featured a week of events that draw attention to Anchorage鈥檚 housing crisis. Faculty and staff from across UAA spoke to 熊猫在线视频鈥檚 News Source about barriers some students face, including food insecurity and homelessness.

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Women account for the largest growing veteran population, yet many don鈥檛 apply for the benefits they earned

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熊猫在线视频 is tied for the highest number of female veterans in the United States, but many of them do not use services through the VA in 熊猫在线视频. 熊猫在线视频鈥檚 News Source spoke to UAA Assistant Professor and veteran, Vanessa Meade, about potential obstacles related to the issue.