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If you have experienced dating/domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, or if you know somebody who has, you should consider contacting the Campus Victim Advocate.
In addition to NIC staff support, a Victim Advocate employed by Safe Passage has been trained to provide free and confidential support and to help navigate campus and community resources and the criminal justice system. Safe Passage services also include a 24-hour hotline, housing, and medical resources, court support, and safety planning. A Victim Advocate can help navigate reporting options with other campus services such as the Title IV Coordinator and Student Resource Officer.
The Campus Victim Advocate is located on the second floor of the Student Union Building in Student Services, room #200D. Students can also contact studentsafety@safepassageid.org or call The Safe Passage 24/7 Hotline at (208) 664-9303.
While Idaho is home to some of the most beautiful scenery in the country, in 2020 it was also home to:
2,292
SEXUAL ASSAULTS
5,784
INCIDENTS OF INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE
973
CHILD SEXUAL
ABUSE CHARGES
It’s important to remember that these are only the reported incidents. Statistically, only 1/3 of incidents are reported, so the numbers are likely much, much higher. Kootenai County has the unfortunate distinction of regularly leading the state in these statistics.
Help, Hope & Safety
With numbers like that, the victim support services at Safe Passage are more important than ever. Their free 24/7 safety planning and emergency shelter serve hundreds of families each year. Their counseling, child advocacy, and court and medical advocacy services guide survivors through their troubling times. And their teen outreach program reaches thousands of kids per year, giving them the education and resources to help keep them safe and prevent the cycle from repeating.