(Stand Up For Idaho Press Release, October 19, 2026)
Idaho Falls–East Idaho is growing. And with the growth, is domestic violence also growing? Teena McBride, Executive Director at the Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Center (DVSAC) will be here to discuss what DVSAC does, whether she is seeing any trends resulting from East Idaho’s growth, and what we can do when faced with a domestic violence situation. Teena will also be introducing the new Deputy Attorney General for Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task force for East Idaho.
We would like to think that East Idaho is immune from the issues other communities have. However, we are not. Domestic violence includes various types of abuse that take place between two or more people who share or have shared an intimate relationship, or who are living in the same household. The types of abuse usually found in these relationships can be physical, emotional, psychological, sexual, economic, or a combination of these. The Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center (DVSAC) provides support and services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other violent crimes. They extend a helping hand to all affected by these crimes – children, adolescents, and adults, and provide both immediate help and longer-term support.
Domestic violence is a difficult subject that must not be ignored. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about what’s happening in East Idaho.
The Westbank Convention Center, 525 River Parkway, Idaho Falls.
6:30pm (Doors open at 6:00pm)
About Stand Up For Idaho: We are a nonpartisan, nondenominational, nonprofit organization striving to inform and educate the public on a wide range of topics that affect people’s lives. We advocate for the common good, well-being, and civic betterment for all Idahoans, and for the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Idaho.
Attendance to our town halls is free, although donations to support Stand Up For Idaho’s mission are greatly appreciated. We are an IRS 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and donations are tax deductible.
Our upcoming events are also on our calendar at: https://standupforidaho.org/events/
