Welcome
In keeping with the University’s role and mission in public affairs, the Public Policy Center is involved in important applied research and training activities that have major statewide impact. In addition to specialized projects funded by grants and contracts, the Center develops research materials that are used by public officials throughout Idaho.
Melissa Lavitt
Dean of the College of Social Sciences & Public Affairs
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| New Report: Community Assessment of Treasure Valley
The United Way of Treasure Valley, Saint Alphonsus Health System and St. Luke’s Health System, contracted with The Public Policy Center in 2011 to conduct a community assessment for the Treasure Valley (primarily Ada and Canyon Counties), which is the population center of Idaho. A community assessment is a process of gathering, analyzing, and reporting information about the needs of the community and the capacities or strengths that are also currently available to meet those needs. This report details the findings of the Treasure Valley community assessment.The report includes sections about Education, Health and Wellness, Financial Independence and Basic Needs, and a special section on Refugee Issues. The findings incorporate the results of rigorous literature reviews, collection of secondary data or “indicators,” survey research, focus groups, and interviews with stakeholders and the affected populations.View the Report by Section
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Interactive Charts Now Available
Using Tableau Software, we have begun creating visual and interactive charts to help you see data at a glance… Homelessness in Idaho, the first chart, identifies varies factors:
By clicking on the tab for each of the factors, you will see a different chart. Within each chart, you can direct the results to highlight different components.
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