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Restorative Justice in Alaska's Native Communities

Season 1 Episode 4 | 5m 39s

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?

Aired: 11/05/19 | Expires: 10/10/24
Extras
A state’s severe racial disparities are traced back to restrictive real estate covenants.
A glance at the role integration played in the closing of an African-American hospital.
A look at urban renewal through the lens of a small African-American neighborhood.
A city known for excess, now a leader in water conservation. Here's how.
After over 150 years, Indian Island is returned to the Wiyot Tribe.
A city once known for expelling Chinese residents becomes a Sanctuary city.
How economic forces transformed Alaska into one of our most diverse states.
The island’s history sparks a debate over using nuclear energy to address climate change.
A water crisis led to the Lake Erie Bill of Rights and prompted a push for new solutions.
People with intellectual disabilities have a history of exclusion that lingers today.
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A state’s severe racial disparities are traced back to restrictive real estate covenants.
A glance at the role integration played in the closing of an African-American hospital.
A look at urban renewal through the lens of a small African-American neighborhood.
A city known for excess, now a leader in water conservation. Here's how.
After over 150 years, Indian Island is returned to the Wiyot Tribe.
A city once known for expelling Chinese residents becomes a Sanctuary city.
How economic forces transformed Alaska into one of our most diverse states.
The island’s history sparks a debate over using nuclear energy to address climate change.
A water crisis led to the Lake Erie Bill of Rights and prompted a push for new solutions.
People with intellectual disabilities have a history of exclusion that lingers today.