North Idaho counties report increase of sexual assault
The criminal charges per capita figures for the State of Idaho's Judicial Branch from 2019 to 2023 representing felony and misdemeanor charges.
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County criminal charges per capita for 2023 tracked by the State of Idaho Judicial Branch. Counties beginning in "A" to "L."
County criminal charges per capita for 2023 tracked by the State of Idaho Judicial Branch. Counties beginning in "C" to "W."
Kona, pictured left, and Ken, pictured right, pose for a photo on the steps of the LillyBrooke Family Justice Center with Peggy Sherbon, the director of the Bonner County Prosecutor's Investigations and Victim Service Division. The two facility dogs are used during victim’s interviews and court testimony, especially in cases involving youth. Photo by CAROLINE LOBSINGER
As reports of sexual assault increase throughout North Idaho, advocates, law enforcement and prosecutors are trying to keep up.
“Since our community is growing, so does violent crime,” said Leslie Johnson, director of development and communication for Safe Passage. “How do we, as a community, respond to that?”
Based in Coeur d’Alene, Safe Passage offers a 24-hour helpline, emergency shelter, legal advocacy and counseling, to people experiencing abuse throughout the five northern counties.
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