How Alaska Became the Sexual Assault Capital of the U.S. Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email This undated photo provides a view the isolated Haida community in southeast Alaska. Alaska has the country's highest rate of sexual assault, and rape is most prevalent in rural communities. ( Farah Nosh / Getty ) Produced by Elaine Chen Produced by PRI and WNYC