Fairbanks SART: A Model for Sexual Assault Response

0:00Folks in Fairbanks came together this Monday at the Pipeline Training Center to mark sexual assault awareness month, shining a light on the interior. Alaska's sexual assault response, multi-disciplinary team, or SART. This crew of A-groups, from Alaska State Troopers and local police to the District Attorney's Office, coordinates support for survivors right when. They need it most. Speakers like Aaron Marotti from the Interior Alaska Center for Nonviolent Living highlighted how this team wrapped survivors in a full circle of care. Making sure no one faces the trauma alone, Trooper, Jessica Stossel pointed out Alaska's tough reality, with sexual assault rates three times the national average hitting trust and community. Safety hard. The Fairbanks SARTy, kicking off back in 1997, stands as a top model nationwide. Trooper Jeremy Roup explained how a build survivor trust, boost reporting, and nails evidence collection through forensic nurses, leading to stronger cases in court.

1:01Cheryl Markwood from the governor's office read, Governor Dunn Levy's Proclamation, declaring April 2026 as sexual assault awareness month for its 25th anniversary. It called out how over half of last year's reported victims were juveniles, stressing prevention across all Alaska communities. With food shared in a group photo snapped, the event reinforced the push for Saver Streets, where everyone can live free from fear and force. That's the story for today. Anchorage News Today, Driven by AI, I'm Corey with the Story.