Idaho Statistical Analysis Center

     SEOW Data Dashboard

ISAC and the State Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroup (SEOW) (coordinated by the Idaho Office of Drug Policy) have collaborated to compile and visualize 100 indicators from 10 sources on substance use and misuse in Idaho. Policymakers, practitioners, and the public can use the dashboard to identify trends and emerging issues of interest to them and use the data to plan programs and other activities aimed at addressing those issues or preventing substance misuse in their communities.

The SEOW is a state-level advisory committee that provides information and guidance to policymakers and practitioners working to improve behavioral health among all Idahoans. Its members include owners of epidemiological and other data sources, representatives of agencies impacting behavioral health in Idaho, and others with data-related skills or data decision-making authority relating to behavioral health.

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     STOP Accomplishments

This dashboard presents data collected by local government and non-profit agencies receiving funding under the STOP VAWA grant program between 2014 and 2022.

Administered on the state level by the Planning, Grants & Research (PGR) Department of the Idaho State Police, the STOP (Services, Training, Officers, and Prosecutors) grant is a federal pass-through funding program authorized by Congress as part of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). STOP funds originate in the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women, and are passed through to local agencies to support communities in their efforts to develop and strengthen effective criminal justice strategies to address domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and dating violence; and develop and enhance victim services in cases involving these crimes. Learn more about Idaho’s STOP program on PGR’s Grant Opportunities & Programs page.

     Idaho Victimization Clearinghouse Data Dashboard

ISAC partnered with the Department of Criminal Justice at Boise State University (BSU) to build a dashboard displaying data related to violent crime victimization in Idaho. The Idaho Victimization Clearinghouse (IDVCH) Data Dashboard contains data crime victims who reported their victimization to law enforcement and/or received services from a federally funded victim service program in Idaho, as well as Idaho population and economic data.

ISAC also produced a report detailing the dashboard data selection process, an overview of the available data on crime victims in Idaho, and statistical tests performed on the data. Read the statistical report here.

     Idaho Sexual Violence Data Surveillance System

ISAC partnered with the Sexual Violence Prevention (SVP) Program at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare to build a surveillance system and public-facing interactive data dashboard to monitor indicators of sexual violence in Idaho. The system is designed to be a resource for those interested in tracking indicators of sexual violence, including SVP and its subgrantees. Starting with a list of indicators selected by the SVP’s Evaluation Advisory Committee, ISAC selected 43 indicators to include in the system.

ISAC also performed statistical tests on 14 indicators. The companion report summarizes the process of indicator selection, as well as the results of the statistical analyses. Read the statistical report here.

     Idaho Criminal Justice Commission Data Sharing Platform

Developed and maintained by ISAC, the Idaho Criminal Justice Commission (ICJC) Data Sharing Platform presents performance measurement data contributed by ICJC’s Research Alliance member agencies.

The Research Alliance is a subcommittee of ICJC that directly supports the Commission in working toward two of its goals: (1) advance delivery of justice through effective interventions by proposing balanced solutions, which are cost effective and based on best practices; and (2) promote well-informed policy decisions. Its membership includes research and data experts from many of ICJC’s member agencies.

     Crime Victim Services in Idaho

This dashboard presents data from a myriad of sources on the state of crime victim services across Idaho. Users will find data on violent crime victimization rates, the location of victim service agencies, grant funding for service provision distributed to agencies and the number of victims served with those funds, claims paid out to victims by the Idaho Crime Victims Compensation Program, and more. Most of the data covers a 7-year period between 2012 and 2018.

The Crime Victim Services dashboard was one part of a two-part project funded by the Center for Victim Research. The collaborative effort between ISAC, the Idaho Council on Domestic Violence and Victim Assistance, the Idaho Crime Victims Compensation Program, and the Idaho Network of Children’s Advocacy Centers also included a report on the availability of forensic interviews in Idaho. Read the report on forensic interviews here.

Sexual Violence in Idaho: Prevalence and Health Impacts
November 2024

This research brief presents data from the Idaho Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System on the prevalence of sexual violence in Idaho, and the adverse health impacts associated with sexual violence victimization.

Results indicate that sexual violence is far more widespread than administrative data from law enforcement and victim service agencies indicates. An estimated 13.6% of adult Idahoans have experienced sexual violence at some point in their lives, and 13.5% have a history of childhood sexual abuse. Demographic groups at higher risk for experiencing sexual violence include young adults (ages 18 – 34), individuals living in income-constrained households, females, and those who identify as LGBTQ. Additionally, victims of sexual violence experience adverse health outcomes at significantly higher rates than those who have never experienced sexual violence, including poor physical and/or mental health, drug/alcohol use or misuse, and other adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) beyond childhood sexual abuse.

2024 Idaho Justice System Stakeholder Survey
October 2024

This report presents results from ISAC’s 2024 survey of stakeholders from across six sectors of Idaho’s justice system: law enforcement, juvenile justice, adult corrections, victim services, judiciary/courts, and elected officials. ISAC conducts this survey every five years as part of PGR’s strategic planning initiatives.

ISAC found that two main themes (mental health/substance use treatment, housing) emerged as top priorities for stakeholders. “Crime related to mental illness” and “illicit drug use” were two of the five most commonly chosen answers by respondents when asked to name their top three public safety issues. Regarding housing, respondents in three sectors ranked items related to housing as top-five needs in their communities. ISAC recommends the state, particularly grant administrators, should prioritize funding and programs that address these two issues.

Substance Use in Idaho: Overview of Data from the State Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroup
May 2024

This report presents analysis of data collected for the SEOW Data Dashboard. The State Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroup (SEOW), coordinated by the Idaho Office of Drug Policy (ODP), is a state-level working group that advises ODP and other state agencies on trends, emerging issues, and best practices in substance use and misuse prevention. The SEOW Data Dashboard, which compiles and visualizes over 100 indicators from 10 sources, is a new resource that helps shed light on the overall nature of substance use and misuse around the state.

ISAC found that there is far more data available on alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana than for emerging substances of concern like fentanyl. Overall, fewer Idahoans aged 12 and over report using alcohol and marijuana than the national average, but more than 10% of Idaho adults have unmet alcohol misuse treatment needs, and attitudes towards marijuana use among adults has shifted since 2015. Regarding opioids and fentanyl, Idaho’s overdose death rate for both substances has increased substantially since 2012.

Intimate Partner Violence in Idaho, 2022
May 2024

This research brief presents analysis of data on intimate partner violence from the Idaho Incident-Based Reporting System (IIBRS) and the Idaho Crime Victim Services Dashboard. The brief includes state-level data analysis, county-level victimization rates for 2022, and highlights the resource needs of victim service agencies in Idaho.

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 from the state 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.

Sexual Violence in Idaho, 2022
May 2024

This research brief presents analysis of data on sexual violence from the Idaho Incident-Based Reporting System (IIBRS) and the Idaho Crime Victim Services Dashboard. The brief includes state-level data analysis, county-level victimization rates for 2022, and highlights the resource needs of victim service agencies in Idaho.

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).

In their 2022 annual reports, victim service agencies receiving grant funds from the state 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.

Drug & Alcohol Related Crime Trends, 2013 – 2022
March 2024

This research brief presents analysis of data on drug and alcohol related crime from the Idaho Incident-Based Reporting System (IIBRS), focusing on the 10 most recent years of data (2013 to 2022). The brief includes state-level data analysis, as well as county-level arrest rates by drug type for 2022.

Although the rate of total drug and alcohol offenses fluctuated slightly between 2013 (17.6 offenses per 1,000 residents) and 2022 (18.2), the drug offense rate increased 31% during that time (from 10.3 to 13.5) while the alcohol offense rate decreased 36% (from 7.3 to 4.7). In 2022, a quarter (25%) of all offenses reported to IIBRS by law enforcement were drug or alcohol offenses, up from 14% in 2013 and 9% in 2005 (the lowest point in that 18-year span).

Demographic data on arrestees indicates that more older individuals were arrested for drug or alcohol offenses in 2022 (average arrestee age was 33.6 years) than in 2013 (28.6 years). A larger share of arrestees were women (30% in 2022, compared to 27% in 2013) and racial/ethnic minorities (68% White and non-Hispanic in 2022, compared to 76% in 2013. Finally, the percentage of person/property crime offenders suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs during the commission of those crimes also rose to about 10% in 2022 (up from 7% in 2013).

Serving Vulnerable Victims of Crime: An Assessment of the Nampa Family Justice Center’s Byrne JAG Programs
January 2024

This report presents results from an assessment of the Nampa Family Justice Center’s JAG-funded program, which provides services to vulnerable crime victims. Since 2020, the program has focused on expanding services to children, elders, and Spanish speakers. This assessment utilizes data collected between October 2020 and September 2023, with a specific focus on a 12-month period from October 2021 to September 2022.

More than 250 clients were served through the program in the 1-year period. 76% of those clients had repeated contacts with NFJC during the year (client retention is a short-term goal of the program). Additionally, children who participated in Camp Hope Idaho and adults who participated in Making Sense of Your Worth groups experienced significant gains in measures of hope, resilience, and overall self-worth.

Idaho Crime Data

• Idaho Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program: Managed by the Bureau of Criminal Identification at the Idaho State Police, the Idaho UCR Program serves as the state repository for the collection of crime statistics. The program’s primary objective is to compile reliable information for use in law enforcement administration, operation, and management.
• Idaho Department of Correction: Population and demographics, Community Gap Analysis, JRI Impact Report, Program Evaluation Reports, etc.
• Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections: Publications, reports, statistics, and demographics.
• Idaho Court Data: Explore Idaho criminal and civil court filings, Court financial data, and more.

National Crime Data

• Justice Information Resource Network: The Justice Information Resource Network (JIRN) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to the use of nonpartisan research and analysis to inform criminal and juvenile justice decision-making. ISAC is an active member of JIRN.
• Bureau of Justice Statistics: The primary statistical agency of the U.S. Department of Justice.
• National Archive of Criminal Justice Data: The National Archive of Criminal Justice Data provides datasets that can help guide the exploration and extension of research ideas for topics connecting technology and criminology.
• National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS): NCJRS is a federally funded resource offering justice and drug-related information to support research, policy, and program development worldwide.
• FBI’s Crime Data Explorer: The FBI’s Crime Data Explorer aims to provide transparency, create easier access, and expand awareness of criminal, and noncriminal, law enforcement data sharing; improve accountability for law enforcement; and provide a foundation to help shape public policy with the result of a safer nation.
• Office for Victims of Crime
• Urban Institute
• National Institute of Justice
• National Center for Health Statistics
• Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention – Statistical Briefing Book

Related Data Sources

• Gem State Prospector: Maintained by the Idaho Department of Commerce, the web page links to information about Idaho’s population, economics, and businesses.
• Indicators Idaho: Developed by the University of Idaho, this site provides a one-stop source of up-to-date information on Idaho, as well as its counties, reservations, and tribes.
• Idaho Department of Health and Welfare – Reports and Statistics
• Get Healthy Idaho – Population Health Data: This site functions as a resource for sharing population health data, especially for measures which provide a snapshot of the overall health of Idahoans.
• Idaho Office of Drug Policy: Idaho Healthy Youth Survey, Idaho Substance Abuse Needs Assessment
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention WONDER: Online databases utilize a rich ad-hoc query system for the analysis of public health data.
• Center for Victim Research: The Center for Victim Research is designed to serve as a one-stop shop for victim service providers and researchers to connect and share knowledge to increase access to victim research and data, and the utility of research and data collection to crime victim services nationwide.