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The teal ribbon represents sexual assault awareness and prevention during the month of April. (sulit.photos/Adobe Stock)

Call for more inclusive coverage during Sexual Assault Prevention Month

April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. Advocates for sexual assault survivors in Idaho and across the country are pushing for a more …

Mental health treatment is rare in jails and prisons, according to the Prison Policy Initiative. (eddows/Adobe Stock)

Criminal Justice Month: Alternatives to incarceration for mental health issues

March is National Criminal Justice Month and advocacy groups are drawing attention to how people with mental illness are overrepresented in jails and …

Victims of sexual extortion schemes are advised to report it the FBI or local law enforcement immediately. (Cavan/Adobe Stock)

Teen boys increasingly targeted in 'sextortion' crimes, FBI warns

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and the FBI says financially motivated sextortion - often targeting teen boys - went up 20% from …

Idaho law enforcement received nearly 6,000 reported incidents of intimate partner violence in 2022. (nito/Adobe Stock)

Domestic violence awareness month: struggles for pregnant, indigenous people

October is domestic violence awareness month. The issue remains prevalent across the nation and in Idaho. Nearly one in three women experience …

Idaho saw a 22% increase in opioid overdoses between 2020 and 2021. (Kimberly Boyles/Adobe Stock)

Bills in Congress Would Extend Medicaid to Incarcerated

Organizations in Idaho are calling on the state's congressional delegation to support access to health coverage and substance-use treatment for the in…

Teaching about boundaries is not just helpful for adults, but children as well. (artit/Adobe Stock)

ID Child Sex Abuse Cases Stress Urgency of Prevention Methods

An unfortunate spate of child sexual abuse cases in Idaho is putting prevention methods in the spotlight. A Kuna middle school teacher recently …

Ideal Option's mobile clinic for substance abuse treatment is operating in the small eastern Idaho town of Rexburg. (Ideal Option)

Mobile Clinic Aids in Addiction Treatment in Rural ID

A mobile clinic is bringing drug treatment to rural Idaho. The organization Ideal Option's first treatment clinic on wheels is in Rexburg. Ideal …

A beaded medallion from Shoshone Bannock artist Brodie Sanchez raises awareness about missing and murdered indigenous women. (Brodie Sanchez)

Indigenous Peoples Day Marks Challenges, Celebration of Culture

BOISE, Idaho -- Today is Indigenous Peoples' Day, a celebration of the people native to North America. Tai Simpson, organizer for the Indigenous …

At a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, U.S. gymnasts alleged the FBI could have done more to prevent abuse in their sport. (gustavofrazao/Adobe Stock)

National Abuse Scandal Reminder it Can Be Prevented

BOISE, Idaho - Simone Biles and other U.S. gymnasts are confronting sexual abuse in their sport, including at a Senate Judiciary Committee this month…

Matt Hildreth, head of Ruralorganizing.org, says some disinformation campaigns online are meant to incite violence. (momius/Adobe Stock)

'Planeload of Thugs' Conspiracy Traced to ID Man's Facebook Post

EMMETT, Idaho - This week, President Donald Trump made a false claim that planes "loaded with thugs" were being sent to towns to take them over…

Protesters against racism and police brutality have gathered in cities across Idaho since George Floyd's death. (vivalapenler/Adobe Stock)

Defund Police Movement Alive Despite ID Leaders' Opposition

BOISE, Idaho - The call to defund police departments has become a rallying cry across the nation in the wake of George Floyd's death. Leaders in …

Thirty-five states ban employers from asking job-seekers about their criminal records on applications. (thanksforbuying/Adobe Stock)

ID Bill Would Give Formerly Incarcerated 'Fair Chance' at Work

BOISE, Idaho -- People with criminal records often struggle to find work after they're released from prison. But now Idaho lawmakers are …

Children's advocates want 2020 to be the year Idaho lawmakers end religious groups' exemptions from prosecution in cases of medical neglect of children. (Miguel/Adobe Stock)

ID Law Enforcement: End Religious Exemption for Medical Neglect

BOISE, Idaho -- Experts and children's advocates are in Boise this week to discuss a religious exemption that protects faith-healing groups from …

Critics say computer programs that perform risk assessments on defendants in criminal cases aren't blind and actually contain racial bias. (pixel2013/Pixabay)

Bill Clamps Down on "Racially Biased" Algorithms Used in Trials

BOISE, Idaho – Critics of computer algorithms that predict someone's risk of committing a crime say they're tinged with racial bias. A …

Nearly three-quarters of Idahoans consider themselves outdoor enthusiasts, according to a new poll. (Bob Wick/Bureau of Land Management)

Idahoans Across Political Spectrum United on Conservation

BOISE, Idaho – Protecting the environment is a priority for Idahoans, according to a new survey. The ninth annual Conservation in the West …

Bike Project Continues Community-Building Mission Past Holidays

BOISE, Idaho — For the Boise Bicycle Project, strong communities are pedal-powered. The group is coming off its annual "holiday kids bike …

State officials estimate Idaho's prison population will reach 10,000 by 2022. (jodylehigh/Pixabay)

With Possible Prison Expansion Coming, How Can Idaho Slow Incarceration?

BOISE, Idaho – A $500-million-dollar prison expansion proposal is likely heading to the Idaho Legislature next year. What else could the …

People gathered at Boise City Hall on Monday to honor the victims of the mass stabbing. (DieselDemon/Flickr)

Outpouring of Community Support for Victims of Boise Knife Attack

BOISE, Idaho – The community is showing up in support of the victims of a horrific mass stabbing in Boise that left one three-year-old girl …

Law enforcement groups say a new trespassing bill, currently on Gov. Butch Otter's desk, will be hard to enforce. (Aperature Armadillo/Flickr)

Law Enforcement, Sportsmen Urge Governor to Veto Trespassing Bill

BOISE, Idaho – Law-enforcement and sporting groups are urging Gov. Butch Otter to veto a bill toughening trespassing penalties that passed the …

Early-education advocates of all stripes met with legislators in informational meetings at the Capitol on Wednesday. (joevare/Flickr)

Lawmakers Meet with Early-Childhood Education Advocates at Capitol

BOISE, Idaho – Early-childhood education advocates of all stripes, including the lieutenant governor, educators, members of the military and …

A new report finds violent or abusive conditions have been documented in Idaho's youth facilities in the past five years. (DieselDemon/Flickr)

Report: Abuse in Youth Prisons Documented, Including in Idaho

BOISE, Idaho – A new report from The Annie E. Casey Foundation pulls together evidence of the ineffectiveness of youth correctional facilities…

A screenshot from a video made at the Bettencourt Dairy in Hansen, which sparked Idaho's ag-gag law. (Mercy for Animals)

Idaho's Ag-Gag Law Challenged in Federal Court

BOISE, Idaho – An Idaho law that discourages undercover investigations at large-scale livestock farms is headed for a showdown in federal court…

A new report examines the toll mass incarceration takes on Idaho's children. (Kconnors/morguefile)

35,000 Idaho Kids Have a Parent Who Has Served Time

BOISE, Idaho - About 35,000 children, or eight percent of kids in Idaho, have been separated from a parent by incarceration, according to a new …

Experts from around the country are in Phoenix to talk about juvenile justice reform. Credit: Stokpic/pixabay.com

Conference: Juvy Crime Drops with Justice Reforms

BOISE, Idaho – You don't have to lock up young people to reduce juvenile crime. It's a change in thinking that's spread across the country …

Nez Perce tribal members have completed Stewards of Children training to prevent child sexual abuse. Credit: juanesety/iStock

Nez Perce Tribal Members Trained to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse

LAPWAI, Idaho – One in three Native American women will be raped in her lifetime. Non-Indian men commit more than 80 percent of sex crimes on …

PHOTO: Idaho would receive incentives for locking up fewer juveniles, under a newly updated Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act introduced in Congress. Photo credit: Microsoft Images

Federal Juvenile Justice Reforms Would Encourage Changes in ID

BOISE, Idaho - Congress is set to consider updating a decades-old law that guides states on the custody and care of juveniles in the criminal justice …

PHOTO: A report released today that examines educational programs in juvenile justice facilities finds most are doing more harm than good. Idaho may be an exception. Photo courtesy of fbi.gov

Idaho Receives Kudos in New Juvy Justice Report

BOISE, Idaho – When you have a captive audience, there is great opportunity. A report released today by the Southern Education Foundation on …

PHOTO: Having a parent in prison is more common than childhood autism in the U.S., according to a new report from Volunteers of America that seeks to raise awareness of what life is like for the children and their caregivers. Photo credit: Deborah C. Smith

Report: "Parent in Prison" Brings Deep Stigma to Children

BOISE, Idaho – Having a parent in prison is more common than childhood autism in the U.S., according to a new report from Volunteers of America …

PHOTO: Idaho is featured in a new report that finds states are changing juvenile justice laws to keep kids out of adult prisons. The Campaign for Youth Justice compiled the legislative changes. Photo courtesy CFYJ.

Idaho Listed in Juvenile Justice Reforms Report

BOISE, Idaho – Idaho is featured in a new report that finds states are changing juvenile justice laws to keep young people out of adult prisons…

GRAPHIC: Some Idahoans are dancing at the State Capitol today, as part of the One Billion Rising campaign - calling for an end to violence against women.

Valentine’s Day Dancing on the Statehouse Steps

BOISE, Idaho - A few hundred men and women are putting on the moves today on the Statehouse steps in Boise for a Valentine's Day dance. It's part of …

Idaho's Execution in 2011 Bucks National Trend

BOISE, Idaho – A nonprofit clearinghouse for information about capital punishment finds the use of the death penalty in the United States …

Scam Artists Take a Charitable Angle During the Holidays

BOISE, Idaho - Many people donate big chunks of money to their favorite causes at year's end because of the tax advantages. Scam artists know that - …

Penn State Case Sharpens Focus on Prevention in Idaho

BOISE, Idaho - A trusted, popular figure accused of child sexual abuse - with associates accused of covering it up. That description of the Penn …

Lessons for Idaho in Juvy Justice Report

BOISE, Idaho - When youths act up, a new report says, locking them up is the wrong thing to do in most cases. The report from the Annie E. Casey …

Caylee Anthony and Robert Manwill: Public Reaction Parallels

BOISE, Idaho - More than 2 million people have signed up on Facebook to leave their porch lights on to honor Floridian child abuse victim Caylee …

FCC Report: 232,000 Idahoans Can't Access High-Speed Internet

BOISE, Idaho - Job opportunities will elude millions of mostly rural Americans because they lack access to high-speed Internet, according to a new …

“Pedal for Prevention” Rolls Through Idaho

BOISE, Idaho - The Gem State is playing host to the "Pedal for Prevention" team this week. Three men are riding bicycles across the country to raise …

Environmental Health Risks: Not Just Cancer

WASHINGTON, D.C. - A recent report delivered to President Obama by a special panel appointed by President Bush warned that the risk of cancer from …

Idaho’s Prison Population Bucks National Trend

BOISE, Idaho - A yearly tally of state prison populations shows that, nationwide, numbers are lower than the previous year for the first time since 19…

Inmates Sentenced to a Dangerous Diet...Are ID Schools Next?

Serving up soy may be a way to save money and cut the fat, but it could also make you sick. Those are the claims from some Illinois prison inmates …

New ID Credit Freeze Chillin’ Out Thieves

Boise, ID – The new Idaho "credit freeze" is chillin' out thieves. A new state law to protect against credit fraud is on the books, allowing …

“Dead Man Walking” Author Says Journey Continues in ID

Boise, ID – The woman who wrote the book "Dead Man Walking" says it's time for Idaho to rethink capital punishment. Sister Helen Prejean is in …

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