The Alaska Comprehensive Forensic Training Academy
A staggering 75% of Alaskans have either personally experienced or know someone who has been a victim of domestic violence or sexual assault. The state's rate of child mistreatment surpasses the national average by 69.3%, while elder physical abuse is 2.4 times higher and elder psychological abuse is 1.6 times higher than national rates. An assault occurs every hour in the state.
Despite the pervasive nature of violence, many regions in Alaska lack the capacity to document and collect the necessary medical evidence crucial for aiding victims of crime. The Alaska Comprehensive Forensic Training Academy (ACFTA) offers accessible training to address this gap, empowering health care professionals to deliver trauma-informed, evidence-driven care and contribute to enhancing community safety. Learn more about the academy.
Beyond its training objectives, the ACFTA team actively seeks ongoing feedback from community members, including stakeholders and professionals across various health care fields throughout the state. Conducting a tour of Alaska, they host meetings and focus groups in communities to ensure that the training provided aligns with the diverse and unique needs of Alaska's communities. Learn more about upcoming health care and stakeholder meetings in a community near you.
ACFTA is a collaborative initiative involving the Alaska Council on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault, the UAA College of Health, and the Alaska Nurses Association.
WHAT WE DO
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While working towards her nursing degree, Kaycelyn Gajonera received the UAA 2024 Consortium Library Award and plans to pursue a doctorate degree in advanced nursing practice with an emphasis in rural and underserved populations.
Angelia Trujillo, Professor of Nursing at UAA, discusses the Alaska Comprehensive Forensic Training Academy (ACFTA) in Bethel, Alaska, which focuses on empowering healthcare professionals to deliver trauma-informed, evidence-driven care.
Angela Trujillo, Professor of Nursing and Alaska Comprehensive Forensic Training Academy (ACFTA) from the UAA, visits Southeast Alaska communities to train medical workers and first responders on how to document and report abuse effectively, emphasizing trauma-informed care.
Angela Trujillo, Professor of Nursing and Alaska Comprehensive Training Academy (ACTFA) from UAA, visits Cordova to train health care professionals on how to document and report abuse effectively.
The Alaska Comprehensive Forensic Training Academy, founded by UAA School of Nursing professor Angelia Trujillo, provides free training to nurses and health care providers.
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Phone: (907) 786-4559
Email: actrujillo@alaska.edu
UAA Health Sciences Building
3795 Piper St, Office 325
Anchorage , AK 99508
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Alaska Comprehensive Forensic Training Academy
3211 Providence Drive, HSB 325
Anchorage , AK 99508
