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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 …

Nearly 16% of Idaho youth surveyed said they have experienced physical dating violence. (Waseem Ali Khan/Adobe Stock)

Promoting 'welcoming communities' key to preventing teen dating violence

February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, and young people often find it hard to navigate experiences of harm…

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 …

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 …

One in seven children in the U.S. has experienced abuse or neglect in the past year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Adobe Stock)

ID Groups Plan 'Child Abuse Prevention Month' Activities

Child abuse happens to all children to varying degrees, according to experts, and during Child Abuse Prevention Month, several organizations in Idaho …

Blue pinwheels, the symbol for Child Abuse Prevention Month, represent carefree childhoods. (Fotoluminate LLC/Adobe Stock)

Idaho High-School Students Speak about Child-Abuse Prevention

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, highlighting ways people can help stop abuse in their communities, and at one Idaho high school, students are …

About half of Idaho children have had at least one adverse childhood experience. (Yurii Kibalnik/Adobe Stock)

ID Resolution Recognizes Impact of Traumatic Childhood Experiences

A resolution making its way through the Idaho Legislature encourages educating state officials and agencies on the impact of traumatic childhood event…

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…

A symbol for Child Abuse Prevention Month, pinwheels represent the playfulness of childhood. (Fotoluminate LLC/Adobe Stock)

Greater Importance for Child Abuse Prevention Month After Pandemic Year

BOISE, Idaho -- It's Child Abuse Prevention Month and this year the awareness campaign comes in the wake of a hard year with the COVID-19 pandemic…

The latest COVID-19 relief package makes major investments in families, including billions for child care. (Brocreative/Adobe Stock)

Big Boost for Child Abuse Prevention in COVID-19 Relief

BOISE, Idaho -- The latest COVID-19 relief package makes massive investments in child well-being. The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan makes …

Resources are available online for parents feeling overwhelmed from the pandemic. (116 & West)

ID Child-Abuse Prevention Campaign Launches as COVID-19 Stresses Families

BOISE, Idaho -- With the stress from the pandemic raising concerns about child abuse and neglect, Idaho organizations are coming together to offer …

Folks wear blue in April to show their commitment to preventing child abuse. (Erica Roth)

Coronavirus Adds New Hurdles to Child-Abuse Prevention

BOISE, Idaho -- April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and this year it comes with an extra challenge, as Idahoans shelter in place to avoid the …

There were more reported cases of child sexual abuse in Idaho last year, but it could be a sign that awareness on the issue is working. (sewcream/Adobe Stock)

Greater Awareness Could Help Children Come Forward about Abuse

BOISE, Idaho -- Findings that reports of child sexual abuse in Idaho went up in 2019 have made headlines, but advocates for child welfare say more …

An estimated one in 10 children nationwide is sexually abused before they turn 18. (Pexels/Pixabay)

Epstein Case Highlights Language Surrounding Child Sexual Abuse

BOISE, Idaho – In the wake of sex-trafficking charges against billionaire Jeffrey Epstein, media outlets are taking some heat for how they've …

A former manager says every kids' camp should have sexual abuse prevention training for its staff. (Bureau of Land Management/Flickr)

Prevention Training Key to Addressing Abuse at Kids' Camps

BOISE, Idaho – Are children's camps doing enough to prevent sexual abuse? That's a question being raised after a CBS report this week …

Often the only option for low-income Americans, legal service providers help about 20 percent of qualifying clients in civil court cases. (annie29/Twenty20)

Legal Aid Services for Low-Income Idahoans Turns 50

BOISE, Idaho – An organization that offers a critical type of aid for Idaho's poorest residents turned 50 this week. Idaho Legal Aid Services …

The Safe Sport Act requires sexual abuse prevention training for youth sports organizations. (karenthomas/Twenty20)

New Law Could Prevent Sexual Abuse in Youth Sports

BOISE, Idaho – A new law could help prevent child sexual abuse on youth sports teams this summer. After hundreds of cases of abuse within the …

More than half of women killed by guns are killed by an intimate partner. (S Pakhrin/Wikimedia Commons)

Idahoans Wearing Orange This Weekend to Protest Gun Violence

BOISE, Idaho – Idahoans are raising awareness about gun violence this weekend by painting the state orange. Friday is National Gun Violence …

More than 20 million adults and children are exploited as sex slaves worldwide. (StockSnap/Pixabay)

Interest in Fighting Sex Trafficking Gains Steam in Idaho

GARDEN CITY, Idaho - Sex trafficking isn't just an issue in other parts of the world; it's going on in Idahoans' backyards. But there's growing …

Idaho could be poised to join 28 other states with a law that prevents domestic abusers from buying or possessing a firearm. (cifraser1/Flickr)

Idaho Bill Would Prevent Domestic Abusers From Having Guns

BOISE, Idaho — A bill introduced in the Idaho House could reduce gun violence in domestic abuse situations. House Bill 585 would make it a …

Some Idaho school districts provide sexual abuse training. (Pexels/PIxabay)

With Spotlight on Child Sexual Abuse, How to Stop It?

BOISE, Idaho – Stories of sexual assault against children have been in the news recently in Idaho and nationwide, including details of …

Idaho ranks high in terms of having supportive families and communities, which are key protective measures for children who have experienced trauma. (Idaho Air National Guard/Flickr)

Report: Childhood Trauma High in ID; Supportive Communities in Place

BOISE, Idaho – A staggering number of children in Idaho have experienced at least one traumatic event, according to a new report. But the same …

Sometimes a fist bump can suffice for children to show affection toward family members, says Taryn Yates of the Idaho Children's Trust Fund. (mliu92/Flickr)

Respecting Children's Boundaries at Thanksgiving

BOISE, Idaho – Thanksgiving is a time for families to come together, but it also is important for parents and other adults to respect …

Wednesday is international Denim Day, an observance when everyone is asked to wear jeans to show their support for victims of sexual assault. (jppi/morguefile)

Advocates: Wear Denim Tomorrow for a Good Cause

BOISE, Idaho - Advocates for victims of sexual assault are calling on people to wear denim tomorrow for international Denim Day. It began in 1992…

The Strengthening Families Training Institute conference on preventing child abuse starts today in Boise. (Bigandt Photography/iStockphoto)

Strengthening Idaho Families to Prevent Child Abuse

BOISE, Idaho - About 200 children's advocates will gather today and tomorrow in Boise for the 17th annual Strengthening Families Training Institute…

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: About 200 people gathered on the Capitol steps in Boise to kick off Child Abuse Prevention Month in Idaho yesterday. Photo credit: Deborah C. Smith

Child Abuse Prevention Month: Connect the Dots for Hope

BOISE, Idaho - Law enforcement officers, students and social workers were among the 200 people who kicked off Child Abuse Prevention Month on the …

PHOTO: The Strengthening Families Training Institute gets underway today in Boise for two days of sharing tools to protect children from abuse and neglect. Photo credit: Pixabay.com.

Child Abuse Prevention Expert: "Psychological Teflon" Protects Families

BOISE, Idaho - Child abuse and neglect prevention, and healing for the abused are the focus of the Strengthening Families Training Institute…

PHOTO: A proposal to increase Idaho's minimum wage by $2.50 over two years is expected to be introduced in the Legislature. Photo credit: Microsoft Images.

Minimum-Wage Campaign Hits Statehouse

BOISE, Idaho - Advocates for boosting Idaho's minimum wage say they're trying again in the state Legislature. "Lift Up Idaho," a coalition pushing …

Make a "Crying Plan" to Prevent Shaking Injuries

BOISE, Idaho - Everyone knows babies cry, but some babies cry more than others. While covering basic needs can calm an infant, it's not always that …

PHOTO: More than 22,000 people in the Treasure Valley are going to be trained to prevent child sexual abuse. Photo credit: Deborah C. Smith

Thousands to be Trained to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse in Idaho

BOISE, Idaho - Two hours in training to protect Idaho children from child sexual abuse. More than 22-thousand in the Boise area will undergo the …

PHOTO: The Idaho Children's Trust Fund wants parents to ask teachers if they've taken the

The Back-to-School Question to Ask

BOISE, Idaho - There's a new question to ask as kids head back to school this month. A child sexual abuse prevention group wants parents to quiz …

ILLUSTRATION: April's Sexual Assault Awareness Month is focused on preventing violence on campuses, while recognizing that assaults can be more than physical in nature. Groups are calling out behaviors and instances that attempt to

Sexual Assault Awareness Heads to College Campuses

BOISE, Idaho - It's back to school for April's Sexual Assault Awareness Month in Idaho. While awareness is important, Kelly Miller, executive …

PHOTO: Idaho Children's Trust Fund has issued grants as part of a campaign to reach five percent of Idahoans for child sexual abuse prevention training. Photo credit: Microsoft Images

The “Five Percent” Can Help Stop Child Sexual Abuse

BOISE, Idaho – One in five children is sexually solicited on the Internet. One in 10 is sexually abused before his or her 18th birthday…

PHOTO: The Idaho Dept. of Correction is one of five Idaho Children's Trust Fund grantees receiving funding for programs to prevent child abuse and neglect. Photo credit: IDOC

Child Abuse Prevention Strategies Receive Funding

BOISE, Idaho - Strengthening families to prevent child abuse and neglect takes deliberate actions - through training and assistance. That's the tenet …

PHOTO: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sarah Hurtado, 366th Security Forces Squadron, plants pinwheels near the main gate at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month. Photo credit: U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Samuel Morse

Air Force Aims to Prevent Child Abuse in Idaho

MOUNTAIN HOME, Idaho - The entry to Mountain Home Air Force Base is lined with 200 blue and silver pinwheels. The toys mark National Child Abuse …

PHOTO: April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Pinwheels are the symbol for prevention. They're being planted all over Idaho to raise awareness.

Pinwheel Gardens Plant Ideas for Child-Abuse Prevention

POCATELLO and SANDPOINT, Idaho - Blue and silver pinwheels are being planted all around Idaho. The pinwheel is the symbol for child abuse prevention…

“Stewards of Children” Aims to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse in ID

BOISE, Idaho - Child sexual abuse can be prevented, and it's up to adults to prevent it. That's the premise of the Stewards of Children program…

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 …

Wear Orange Today to Highlight Teen Dating Violence

BOISE, Idaho - Idahoans are urged to wear something orange today, as part of February's Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Idaho Sen. Mike Crapo …

GRAPHIC: The Custer Network Against Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault is spreading the word about National Stalking Awareness Month.

“Know it. Name it. Stop it.” Stalking Awareness Month in ID

BOISE, Idaho - January is Stalking Awareness Month in Idaho, where a campaign is under way to "Know it. Name it. Stop it." State law lists stalking …

Report: Foreclosure Increases Linked to Child Abuse

BOISE, Idaho - As mortgage delinquencies and foreclosures rise, so do hospital admissions for injuries connected to child abuse. That's the finding …

PHOTO: Youth football practice. Photo credit: Deborah Smith

Keeping Kids Safe: More than Helmets and Sunscreen

BOISE, Idaho - Summer vacation is here for Idaho's school children, and it's time for parents to give them safety messages, ranging from wearing bike …

$350 Million a Year – the Cost of Child Abuse in Idaho

BOISE, Idaho – The price tag for child abuse and neglect in Idaho is estimated to be more than $350 million a year. A new report from Prevent …

Rally for Idaho’s Children – Statehouse Steps Today

BOISE, Idaho – A couple hundred Idahoans are expected today (Friday) on the Statehouse steps at the Rally for Idaho's Children, in recognition …

Strengthening Families Conference Focuses on Resilience

BOISE, Idaho - Being resilient, able to bounce back when the going gets tough, is considered one of the factors that make families strong. 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 …

New Promises to Children: Campaign Kicks Off in Idaho

BOISE, Idaho - Promises are being made to every child in Idaho, and around the country. The basic idea is that every child deserves to live in a …

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