My sincere condolences to Ms.Hagg's family, her friends and to the community.  
It seems that Alaska has a long way to go in eliminating violence against women and in families.
This comes at a time when huge budget cuts MUST be made.
We need to keep in mind what the main government functions are and prioritize.
Public Safety is one of the most essential functions of government. 
The Council of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault is under that department. 
The Commissioner's firing of the excutive director because he wanted someone to focus on prevention was a very bad omen. He did this without consulting the other council members. 
Prevention is great, it's the ultimate solution but it means little if people keep dying. Loss of years of experience, commitment and knowledge the executive director had is what is really needed at a time when the tough cuts need to be made. 
Keeping a steady, experienced hand at the helm, who knew what safety services to prioritize will be missed.