Nampa Accounts for Nearly Two-Thirds of Idaho's Human Trafficking Cases in 2026 Report

Mayor Rick Hogaboam and Nampa Family Justice Center address rising numbers through enhanced enforcement and victim support services.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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According to the 2026 report from the Idaho Attorney General's Office, nearly two-thirds of Idaho's human trafficking cases are coming from the city of Nampa. The city reported 48 of the state's 78 cases, prompting local officials to address both the scope of the problem and their response efforts. Mayor Rick Hogaboam and the Nampa Family Justice Center are working to combat trafficking through improved reporting, enforcement, and comprehensive victim support services.

Why it matters

The high number of human trafficking cases in Nampa highlights a significant issue in the community and the city's commitment to addressing it. The data reflects Nampa's efforts to improve reporting and coordination between law enforcement and victim support services, but also raises concerns about the prevalence of trafficking in the region.

The details

The multi-agency task force launched with funding from a federal grant to strengthen enforcement, victim services, and training across the Treasure Valley. City officials said better coordination between agencies has led to more accurate and comprehensive data collection. Mayor Hogaboam stressed the importance of a dual approach to addressing trafficking, with a willingness from law enforcement to go after abusers and the provision of support for victims. The Nampa Family Justice Center has been supporting survivors for 20 years through a "wraparound" approach, connecting them with housing, counseling, legal advocacy, and other critical services.

  • The 2026 report from the Idaho Attorney General's Office was released on February 13, 2026.
  • In the past year alone, the Nampa Family Justice Center served 106 human trafficking victims.

The players

Rick Hogaboam

The newly elected mayor of Nampa, Idaho, who is addressing the high number of human trafficking cases in the city.

Nampa Family Justice Center

A local organization that has been supporting human trafficking survivors for 20 years through a comprehensive approach to victim services.

Jeannie Stromeyer

The executive director of the Nampa Family Justice Center, who has seen an increase in human trafficking cases over the years.

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What they’re saying

“My plea with all people is to not engage in behavior that's feeding this beast in our community — and it needs to stop.”

— Rick Hogaboam, Mayor of Nampa (kivitv.com)

“There needs to be a willingness from law enforcement agencies to go after the abusers, but you also need to provide support for the victims, and unless you're doing both in tandem, you're not going to be effective.”

— Rick Hogaboam, Mayor of Nampa (kivitv.com)

“Education is half the battle. As we learn and understand, then what happens is we're identifying, and then we can actually deal with that in the appropriate ways.”

— Jeannie Stromeyer, Executive Director, Nampa Family Justice Center (kivitv.com)

What’s next

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The takeaway

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