How Alaska Became the Sexual Assault Capital of the U.S.
The Takeaway | Oct 22, 2014
Alaska has the country's highest rate of sexual assault. And for the first time in 55 years, domestic violence is one of the biggest issues of the campaign season.
The state has a rape rate that is almost three times the national average. It's most prevalent in rural communities, where many are not connected to a road system. But even Anchorage and Fairbanks have the highest rates compared to other U.S. cities.
Sara Bernard, a freelance writer and radio reporter, explains why Alaska has the such a high rate of domestic violence and why it's difficult to bring it down.
