The likelihood that a sexual assault or sexual assault of a minor case will be accepted for prosecution in western Alaska is enhanced when VPSOs are first responders according to a new study. The study, by Justice Center Director Brad Myrstol, examines the impact of VPSO involvement in sexual assault and sexual assault of a minor cases at two decision points in the progress of a case toward prosecution:
- Percent of cases with VPSO involvement that are referred by Troopers for prosecution
- Percent of cases with VPSO involvement that, once referred, are accepted for prosecution.
Read about this study in the spring edition of the
Alaska Justice Forum.
