Idaho passes law reforming youth treatment home oversight
The changes come in response to 2023 InvestigateWest series highlighting gaps that put child safety at risk
Guarded by Predators
Idaho Legislature passes bill to expand prison sex abuse law
The bill, inspired by InvestigateWest reporting, is awaiting Gov. Brad Little’s signature
Idaho lawmakers order investigation of sexual assault in women’s prisons
The independent probe will look into “systemic failures” detailed in InvestigateWest series
Idaho lawmakers move to close gap in prison sex abuse law
The proposal would expand the definition of illegal sexual contact between prison staff and an inmate to include kissing, groping
Idaho records exposed officer misconduct. Then the state decided to conceal them.
State agencies will no longer release information about whether an officer retired, resigned or was fired
Two Idaho prison guards sexually assaulted her, witnesses said. Neither was charged
Investigative files reveal allegations from several women that weren’t enough for criminal consequences
Idaho’s efforts to confront prison sexual abuse hampered by Trump cuts
Cuts to Prison Rape Elimination Act Resource Center result in less state support for training, guidance and grants
Idaho prison system calls for strengthened sexual abuse law in response to InvestigateWest series
The Department of Correction also plans to update its staff sexual misconduct policy and better educate inmates on their rights
Idaho prison system reopens sexual abuse case, reverses finding after InvestigateWest reporting
Woman whose allegations sparked others to speak up says Idaho still must do more to create "just and humane" system
7 reforms Idaho could make to address sexual abuse by prison staff
Independent oversight, policy changes in other states show steps to protect Idaho inmates at risk of victimization
Idaho leaders urged to address systemic failures following prison abuse reports
InvestigateWest reporters uncovered years of sexual abuse by women’s prison guards prompting calls for independent investigation
From one voice to many: Women speak out on Idaho prison abuse
Inspired by Andrea Weiskircher, scores of women revealed sexual abuse by Idaho prison staff. Most of their cases were buried.
Idaho law challenges prosecutors seeking to penalize prison guards for sexual abuse
When guards are charged, plea deals offer leniency