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Restorative Justice in Alaska's Native Communities
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Restorative Justice in Alaska's Native Communities

Season 1 Episode 4

From Alaska Public Media: In Alaska, sky-high rates of domestic violence and sexual assault are closely connected with the state’s law enforcement and criminal justice systems - systems that have experienced massive transformation over the course of Alaska’s history. Could restoring traditional methods of justice help improve public safety and strengthen Alaska communities?

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