Assessing the Scope of Missing Indigenous Persons in Idaho.

This article focuses on assessing the scope of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) in Idaho through analysis of three point-in-time counts from multiple missing persons databases and five years of annual National Crime Information Center (NCIC) missing person entry data. Findings indicate that Indigenous persons are disproportionately represented among Idaho's missing, with most Indigenous missing persons being female and about half under age 21. The Idaho Missing Persons Clearinghouse was found to be more comprehensive than national databases such as NamUs and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), highlighting the importance of state-level data systems. The study also reveals challenges related to racial misclassification and underreporting, emphasizing the need for improved data accuracy, collaboration with tribal communities, and continued research to inform policy and support Indigenous-led responses.