The Idaho Statistical Analysis Center (ISAC) is pleased to announce the release of the first issues of its new research brief series on sexual violence and intimate partner violence in Idaho. "Sexual Violence In in Idaho, 2022" and "Intimate Partner Violence in Idaho, 2022" present analysis of data from the Idaho Incident-Based Reporting System (IIBRS) and performance data from victim service agencies that receive grant funding to provide direct victim services to their communities.

Some key findings from the research briefs:

 -- The number of sexual assault victims known to law enforcement rose 18% between 2016 and 2022, while the number of sexual assault victims who received grant-funded victim services rose by 23%. In 2022, the number of victims who received grant-funded services (8,638) was four times higher than the number known to law enforcement (2,121).

 -- The number of intimate partner violence (IPV) victims known to law enforcement declined 1% between 2016 and 2022, while the number of sexual assault victims who received grant-funded victim services rose by 80%. In 2022, the number of victims who received grant-funded services (29,784) was five times higher than the number known to law enforcement (5,940).

 -- In their 2022 annual reports, victim service agencies receiving grant funds reported that their most urgent needs include additional resources to expand services, especially to rural areas; more and better training for all parts of the justice system on how to better serve victims of sexual and intimate partner violence, including more awareness of the services available among first responders and the community as a whole; and emergency housing/shelter for victims fleeing abusive relationships and/or households.

The full research briefs are available in the ISAC Publication Library (https://isp.idaho.gov/pgr/sac/library/). Additionally, readers can explore more data on these topics using ISAC's Crime in Idaho Data Dashboard (https://isp.idaho.gov/pgr/sac/dashboards/crime-in-idaho-data-dashboard/) and Idaho Crime Victim Services Dashboard (https://isp.idaho.gov/pgr/sac/dashboards/idaho-crime-victim-services-dashboard/).

The Idaho Statistical Analysis Center (ISAC) is located within the Planning, Grants & Research Department of the Idaho State Police. The mission of ISAC is to disseminate research, data and statistics related to crime, illegal drugs, victim services, and the administration of justice in Idaho. To learn more about ISAC, or to access other data dashboards and publications, visit our website at https://isp.idaho.gov/pgr/sac/.