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The Needs of Rural Sexual Assault Survivors in Idaho 2023
(2023)
  • Laura L. King, Boise State University
  • Jacqueline G. Lee, Boise State University
  • Lane K. Gillespie, Boise State University
  • Lisa M. Growette Bostaph, Boise State University
  • Lantz McGinnis-Brown, Boise State University
  • Aisha Kayed, Boise State University
Abstract
Sexual assault (SA) is a significant public health issue which can result in a variety of consequences such as physical injury, post-traumatic stress disorder, suicidal ideation, and financial strain. In Idaho, a total of 2,045 nonconsensual sexual offenses were reported to police in 2022. However, this figure only includes offenses known to authorities, which given the low reporting rate for sexual assault, is likely an underestimation of its actual occurrence. Post-assault, survivors are faced with a host of legal and non-legal needs. To better understand these needs, Idaho Legal Aid Services (ILAS) contracted with researchers at Boise State University to examine the legal and non-legal needs facing rural SA survivors in Idaho.
Publication Date
2023
Comments
This report was prepared by researchers at Boise State University and commissioned by Idaho Legal Aid Services.
Citation Information
Laura L. King, Jacqueline G. Lee, Lane K. Gillespie, Lisa M. Growette Bostaph, et al.. "The Needs of Rural Sexual Assault Survivors in Idaho 2023" (2023)
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/jacqueline-lee/27/