Recognition for excellence in research of crime victims issues.
Objective
Inform Policymakers
To develop recommendations that inform state and local policymakers regarding the needs and concerns of crime victims in Texas.
Indicator
2007 Annual Crime Victimization Survey
Victims of crime were asked to participate in a phone interview to discuss what happened to them, how the experience affected them, and the services they received.
Criterion
Publication Distribution
Distribute publications to 100% of the Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas.
Finding
Impact of Crime on Texas Residents
Data analysis identified the kinds of victimization experienced by residents, the impact of those experinces on their lives, and the factors that either increase or decrease the risk of victimization.
Criterion
Survey completion rate
From a stratified sample of Texas residents obtain at least 700 completed phone interviews.
Indicator
Immigrant Victimization Project
Distribute surveys to five immigrant groups through community centers and churches in Harris County. Residents were asked about victimization experiences and how their responses to the victimization were affected by their culture and values.
Criterion
Survey completion rate
Receive at least 100 completed surveys per immigrant group.
Finding
Analysis
Analysis identified the kinds of victimization experienced by members of the five immigrant groups, the resources to which they turned for assistance, and obstacles they encountered in getting the help they needed.
Criterion
Publication Distribution
Distribute publications to 100% of the Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state. Share the report with community agencies and officials in the city of Houston. Post the publication on the CVI website for public download.
Indicator
Intimate Partner Violence Survey
Victims of intimate partner violence were asked to participate in a phone interview to discuss what happened to them, how the experience affected them and the services they received.
Criterion
Survey completion rate
From a stratified sample of Texas residents obtain at least 700 completed phone interviews.
Criterion
Distribution of Publications
Distribute publications to 100% of Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas.
Finding
Impact of Intimate Partner Violence
Data analysis identified the kinds of intimate partner victimization experienced by Texas residents, the impact of those experiences on their lives and the factors that either increase or decrease the risk of victimization.
Indicator
2008 College Student Survey
Assess thenature and extent of criminal victimization among college students attending Texas universities and colleges via an online survey.
Criterion
Survey completion rate
Obtain a minimumof 2000 completed surveys.
Criterion
Distribution of Publications
Distribute publications to 100% of the Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas.
Indicator
2008 High School Student Survey
Assess the nature and extent of criminal victimization among high school students in Texas via an online survey.
Criterion
Survey completion rate
Obtain a minimum of 500 completed surveys.
Criterion
Distribution of Publications
Distribute publications to 100% of the Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas.
Indicator
Victim Services Resource Directory
Identify agencies and contact information for victim service providers by city and county in Texas.
Criterion
Victim Services Resource Directory
Develop compendium of contact information and resources available to victims of crime across the state of Texas
Criterion
Distribution of Publications
Distribute resource book to service providers across the state of Texas.
Indicator
Protective Orders
Develop background report on the use of protective orders for victims of crime. Asserss eligibility for protective orders and the enforcement of those orders.
Criterion
Research laws
Research laws and procedures for protective orders in Texas as well as other states.
Finding
Recommendations
Provide recommendations to the Legislature, the judiciary, district attorneys, and law enforcement agencies on ways to improve current policies and enforcement capabilities.
Criterion
Distribution of Publications
Distribute findings as a legislative brief to 100% of Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas.
Indicator
Adult Crime Victim Survey
A survey questioning the adult crime victims was distributed in English and Spanish to all community agencies in Texas that provide services to victims. The agencies will be asked to distribute the survey to their clients. This is an attempt to learn about the experiences of those victims of crime who do not typically respond to inquiries of this nature.
Criterion
Survey completion rate
Obtain a minimum of 80 completed surveys from victims of crime.
Finding
Analysis
Analysis is pending due to other projects in progress.
Action
Intimate Partner Violence
Distribute report with recommendations on policy changes to policymakers and service providers in the state of Texas.
Action
Immigrant Victimization in Texas
This study focused on immigrants within four ethnic groups: Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Hispanic. Knowledge from this endeavor may assist criminal justice agencies and service organizations to address crime concerns of immigrants more effectively.
Action
College Student Victimization
Analysis in progress, report/publication pending on the issue of crime and concerns among college and university students.
Action
Protective Orders
Informational report regarding protective orders, the effectiveness and enforcement issues surrounding this topic. This report is currently in progress.
Action
High School Student Survey
Data collection will take place in early fall of 2008. Project delayed due to high school testing periods and end of school year before approval to move forward received.
Objective
Publications
To improve services to victims by providing updated information through research reports and publications.
Indicator
2007 Annual Crime Victimization Survey
Victims of crime were asked to participate in a phone interview to discuss what happened to them, how the experience affected them, and the services they received.
Criterion
Publication Distribution
Distribute publications to 100% of the Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas.
Finding
Impact of Crime on Texas Residents
Data analysis identified the kinds of victimization experienced by residents, the impact of those experinces on their lives, and the factors that either increase or decrease the risk of victimization.
Criterion
Survey completion rate
From a stratified sample of Texas residents obtain at least 700 completed phone interviews.
Indicator
Immigrant Victimization Project
Distribute surveys to five immigrant groups through community centers and churches in Harris County. Residents were asked about victimization experiences and how their responses to the victimization were affected by their culture and values.
Criterion
Survey completion rate
Receive at least 100 completed surveys per immigrant group.
Finding
Analysis
Analysis identified the kinds of victimization experienced by members of the five immigrant groups, the resources to which they turned for assistance, and obstacles they encountered in getting the help they needed.
Criterion
Publication Distribution
Distribute publications to 100% of the Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state. Share the report with community agencies and officials in the city of Houston. Post the publication on the CVI website for public download.
Indicator
Intimate Partner Violence Survey
Victims of intimate partner violence were asked to participate in a phone interview to discuss what happened to them, how the experience affected them and the services they received.
Criterion
Survey completion rate
From a stratified sample of Texas residents obtain at least 700 completed phone interviews.
Criterion
Distribution of Publications
Distribute publications to 100% of Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas.
Finding
Impact of Intimate Partner Violence
Data analysis identified the kinds of intimate partner victimization experienced by Texas residents, the impact of those experiences on their lives and the factors that either increase or decrease the risk of victimization.
Indicator
2008 College Student Survey
Assess thenature and extent of criminal victimization among college students attending Texas universities and colleges via an online survey.
Criterion
Survey completion rate
Obtain a minimumof 2000 completed surveys.
Criterion
Distribution of Publications
Distribute publications to 100% of the Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas.
Indicator
2008 High School Student Survey
Assess the nature and extent of criminal victimization among high school students in Texas via an online survey.
Criterion
Survey completion rate
Obtain a minimum of 500 completed surveys.
Criterion
Distribution of Publications
Distribute publications to 100% of the Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas.
Indicator
Victim Services Resource Directory
Identify agencies and contact information for victim service providers by city and county in Texas.
Criterion
Victim Services Resource Directory
Develop compendium of contact information and resources available to victims of crime across the state of Texas
Criterion
Distribution of Publications
Distribute resource book to service providers across the state of Texas.
Indicator
Protective Orders
Develop background report on the use of protective orders for victims of crime. Asserss eligibility for protective orders and the enforcement of those orders.
Criterion
Research laws
Research laws and procedures for protective orders in Texas as well as other states.
Finding
Recommendations
Provide recommendations to the Legislature, the judiciary, district attorneys, and law enforcement agencies on ways to improve current policies and enforcement capabilities.
Criterion
Distribution of Publications
Distribute findings as a legislative brief to 100% of Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas.
Indicator
Adult Crime Victim Survey
A survey questioning the adult crime victims was distributed in English and Spanish to all community agencies in Texas that provide services to victims. The agencies will be asked to distribute the survey to their clients. This is an attempt to learn about the experiences of those victims of crime who do not typically respond to inquiries of this nature.
Criterion
Survey completion rate
Obtain a minimum of 80 completed surveys from victims of crime.
Finding
Analysis
Analysis is pending due to other projects in progress.
Action
Victim Services Resource Directory
This directory is being produced as an assistive tool to provide contact information of agencies that provide services to crime victims in Texas. Some national agencies have also been included. In progress.
Objective
Research
To examine and promote a better understanding of the impact of crime on victims in the state of Texas through research and recommendations of victim issues.
Indicator
2007 Annual Crime Victimization Survey
Victims of crime were asked to participate in a phone interview to discuss what happened to them, how the experience affected them, and the services they received.
Criterion
Publication Distribution
Distribute publications to 100% of the Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas.
Finding
Impact of Crime on Texas Residents
Data analysis identified the kinds of victimization experienced by residents, the impact of those experinces on their lives, and the factors that either increase or decrease the risk of victimization.
Criterion
Survey completion rate
From a stratified sample of Texas residents obtain at least 700 completed phone interviews.
Indicator
Immigrant Victimization Project
Distribute surveys to five immigrant groups through community centers and churches in Harris County. Residents were asked about victimization experiences and how their responses to the victimization were affected by their culture and values.
Criterion
Survey completion rate
Receive at least 100 completed surveys per immigrant group.
Finding
Analysis
Analysis identified the kinds of victimization experienced by members of the five immigrant groups, the resources to which they turned for assistance, and obstacles they encountered in getting the help they needed.
Criterion
Publication Distribution
Distribute publications to 100% of the Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state. Share the report with community agencies and officials in the city of Houston. Post the publication on the CVI website for public download.
Indicator
Intimate Partner Violence Survey
Victims of intimate partner violence were asked to participate in a phone interview to discuss what happened to them, how the experience affected them and the services they received.
Criterion
Survey completion rate
From a stratified sample of Texas residents obtain at least 700 completed phone interviews.
Criterion
Distribution of Publications
Distribute publications to 100% of Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas.
Finding
Impact of Intimate Partner Violence
Data analysis identified the kinds of intimate partner victimization experienced by Texas residents, the impact of those experiences on their lives and the factors that either increase or decrease the risk of victimization.
Indicator
2008 College Student Survey
Assess thenature and extent of criminal victimization among college students attending Texas universities and colleges via an online survey.
Criterion
Survey completion rate
Obtain a minimumof 2000 completed surveys.
Criterion
Distribution of Publications
Distribute publications to 100% of the Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas.
Indicator
2008 High School Student Survey
Assess the nature and extent of criminal victimization among high school students in Texas via an online survey.
Criterion
Survey completion rate
Obtain a minimum of 500 completed surveys.
Criterion
Distribution of Publications
Distribute publications to 100% of the Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas.
Indicator
Victim Services Resource Directory
Identify agencies and contact information for victim service providers by city and county in Texas.
Criterion
Victim Services Resource Directory
Develop compendium of contact information and resources available to victims of crime across the state of Texas
Criterion
Distribution of Publications
Distribute resource book to service providers across the state of Texas.
Indicator
Protective Orders
Develop background report on the use of protective orders for victims of crime. Asserss eligibility for protective orders and the enforcement of those orders.
Criterion
Research laws
Research laws and procedures for protective orders in Texas as well as other states.
Finding
Recommendations
Provide recommendations to the Legislature, the judiciary, district attorneys, and law enforcement agencies on ways to improve current policies and enforcement capabilities.
Criterion
Distribution of Publications
Distribute findings as a legislative brief to 100% of Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas.
Indicator
Adult Crime Victim Survey
A survey questioning the adult crime victims was distributed in English and Spanish to all community agencies in Texas that provide services to victims. The agencies will be asked to distribute the survey to their clients. This is an attempt to learn about the experiences of those victims of crime who do not typically respond to inquiries of this nature.
Criterion
Survey completion rate
Obtain a minimum of 80 completed surveys from victims of crime.
Finding
Analysis
Analysis is pending due to other projects in progress.
Action
Adult Crime Victimization
Analysis and report forthcoming.
Goal
Research Emerging Victim Issues
To perform research on emerging victim issue and make recommendations that inform state and local policymakers and addresses the needs and concerns of crime victims in Texas.
Objective
Inform Policymakers
To develop recommendations that inform state and local policymakers regarding the needs and concerns of crime victims in Texas.
Indicator
2007 Annual Crime Victimization Survey
Victims of crime were asked to participate in a phone interview to discuss what happened to them, how the experience affected them, and the services they received.
Criterion
Publication Distribution
Distribute publications to 100% of the Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas.
Finding
Impact of Crime on Texas Residents
Data analysis identified the kinds of victimization experienced by residents, the impact of those experinces on their lives, and the factors that either increase or decrease the risk of victimization.
Criterion
Survey completion rate
From a stratified sample of Texas residents obtain at least 700 completed phone interviews.
Indicator
Immigrant Victimization Project
Distribute surveys to five immigrant groups through community centers and churches in Harris County. Residents were asked about victimization experiences and how their responses to the victimization were affected by their culture and values.
Criterion
Survey completion rate
Receive at least 100 completed surveys per immigrant group.
Finding
Analysis
Analysis identified the kinds of victimization experienced by members of the five immigrant groups, the resources to which they turned for assistance, and obstacles they encountered in getting the help they needed.
Criterion
Publication Distribution
Distribute publications to 100% of the Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state. Share the report with community agencies and officials in the city of Houston. Post the publication on the CVI website for public download.
Indicator
Intimate Partner Violence Survey
Victims of intimate partner violence were asked to participate in a phone interview to discuss what happened to them, how the experience affected them and the services they received.
Criterion
Survey completion rate
From a stratified sample of Texas residents obtain at least 700 completed phone interviews.
Criterion
Distribution of Publications
Distribute publications to 100% of Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas.
Finding
Impact of Intimate Partner Violence
Data analysis identified the kinds of intimate partner victimization experienced by Texas residents, the impact of those experiences on their lives and the factors that either increase or decrease the risk of victimization.
Indicator
2008 College Student Survey
Assess thenature and extent of criminal victimization among college students attending Texas universities and colleges via an online survey.
Criterion
Survey completion rate
Obtain a minimumof 2000 completed surveys.
Criterion
Distribution of Publications
Distribute publications to 100% of the Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas.
Indicator
2008 High School Student Survey
Assess the nature and extent of criminal victimization among high school students in Texas via an online survey.
Criterion
Survey completion rate
Obtain a minimum of 500 completed surveys.
Criterion
Distribution of Publications
Distribute publications to 100% of the Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas.
Indicator
Victim Services Resource Directory
Identify agencies and contact information for victim service providers by city and county in Texas.
Criterion
Victim Services Resource Directory
Develop compendium of contact information and resources available to victims of crime across the state of Texas
Criterion
Distribution of Publications
Distribute resource book to service providers across the state of Texas.
Indicator
Protective Orders
Develop background report on the use of protective orders for victims of crime. Asserss eligibility for protective orders and the enforcement of those orders.
Criterion
Research laws
Research laws and procedures for protective orders in Texas as well as other states.
Finding
Recommendations
Provide recommendations to the Legislature, the judiciary, district attorneys, and law enforcement agencies on ways to improve current policies and enforcement capabilities.
Criterion
Distribution of Publications
Distribute findings as a legislative brief to 100% of Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas.
Indicator
Adult Crime Victim Survey
A survey questioning the adult crime victims was distributed in English and Spanish to all community agencies in Texas that provide services to victims. The agencies will be asked to distribute the survey to their clients. This is an attempt to learn about the experiences of those victims of crime who do not typically respond to inquiries of this nature.
Criterion
Survey completion rate
Obtain a minimum of 80 completed surveys from victims of crime.
Finding
Analysis
Analysis is pending due to other projects in progress.
Action
Intimate Partner Violence
Distribute report with recommendations on policy changes to policymakers and service providers in the state of Texas.
Action
Immigrant Victimization in Texas
This study focused on immigrants within four ethnic groups: Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Hispanic. Knowledge from this endeavor may assist criminal justice agencies and service organizations to address crime concerns of immigrants more effectively.
Action
College Student Victimization
Analysis in progress, report/publication pending on the issue of crime and concerns among college and university students.
Action
Protective Orders
Informational report regarding protective orders, the effectiveness and enforcement issues surrounding this topic. This report is currently in progress.
Action
High School Student Survey
Data collection will take place in early fall of 2008. Project delayed due to high school testing periods and end of school year before approval to move forward received.
Objective
Publications
To improve services to victims by providing updated information through research reports and publications.
Indicator
2007 Annual Crime Victimization Survey
Victims of crime were asked to participate in a phone interview to discuss what happened to them, how the experience affected them, and the services they received.
Criterion
Publication Distribution
Distribute publications to 100% of the Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas.
Finding
Impact of Crime on Texas Residents
Data analysis identified the kinds of victimization experienced by residents, the impact of those experinces on their lives, and the factors that either increase or decrease the risk of victimization.
Criterion
Survey completion rate
From a stratified sample of Texas residents obtain at least 700 completed phone interviews.
Indicator
Immigrant Victimization Project
Distribute surveys to five immigrant groups through community centers and churches in Harris County. Residents were asked about victimization experiences and how their responses to the victimization were affected by their culture and values.
Criterion
Survey completion rate
Receive at least 100 completed surveys per immigrant group.
Finding
Analysis
Analysis identified the kinds of victimization experienced by members of the five immigrant groups, the resources to which they turned for assistance, and obstacles they encountered in getting the help they needed.
Criterion
Publication Distribution
Distribute publications to 100% of the Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state. Share the report with community agencies and officials in the city of Houston. Post the publication on the CVI website for public download.
Indicator
Intimate Partner Violence Survey
Victims of intimate partner violence were asked to participate in a phone interview to discuss what happened to them, how the experience affected them and the services they received.
Criterion
Survey completion rate
From a stratified sample of Texas residents obtain at least 700 completed phone interviews.
Criterion
Distribution of Publications
Distribute publications to 100% of Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas.
Finding
Impact of Intimate Partner Violence
Data analysis identified the kinds of intimate partner victimization experienced by Texas residents, the impact of those experiences on their lives and the factors that either increase or decrease the risk of victimization.
Indicator
2008 College Student Survey
Assess thenature and extent of criminal victimization among college students attending Texas universities and colleges via an online survey.
Criterion
Survey completion rate
Obtain a minimumof 2000 completed surveys.
Criterion
Distribution of Publications
Distribute publications to 100% of the Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas.
Indicator
2008 High School Student Survey
Assess the nature and extent of criminal victimization among high school students in Texas via an online survey.
Criterion
Survey completion rate
Obtain a minimum of 500 completed surveys.
Criterion
Distribution of Publications
Distribute publications to 100% of the Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas.
Indicator
Victim Services Resource Directory
Identify agencies and contact information for victim service providers by city and county in Texas.
Criterion
Victim Services Resource Directory
Develop compendium of contact information and resources available to victims of crime across the state of Texas
Criterion
Distribution of Publications
Distribute resource book to service providers across the state of Texas.
Indicator
Protective Orders
Develop background report on the use of protective orders for victims of crime. Asserss eligibility for protective orders and the enforcement of those orders.
Criterion
Research laws
Research laws and procedures for protective orders in Texas as well as other states.
Finding
Recommendations
Provide recommendations to the Legislature, the judiciary, district attorneys, and law enforcement agencies on ways to improve current policies and enforcement capabilities.
Criterion
Distribution of Publications
Distribute findings as a legislative brief to 100% of Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas.
Indicator
Adult Crime Victim Survey
A survey questioning the adult crime victims was distributed in English and Spanish to all community agencies in Texas that provide services to victims. The agencies will be asked to distribute the survey to their clients. This is an attempt to learn about the experiences of those victims of crime who do not typically respond to inquiries of this nature.
Criterion
Survey completion rate
Obtain a minimum of 80 completed surveys from victims of crime.
Finding
Analysis
Analysis is pending due to other projects in progress.
Action
Victim Services Resource Directory
This directory is being produced as an assistive tool to provide contact information of agencies that provide services to crime victims in Texas. Some national agencies have also been included. In progress.
Objective
Research
To examine and promote a better understanding of the impact of crime on victims in the state of Texas through research and recommendations of victim issues.
Indicator
2007 Annual Crime Victimization Survey
Victims of crime were asked to participate in a phone interview to discuss what happened to them, how the experience affected them, and the services they received.
Criterion
Publication Distribution
Distribute publications to 100% of the Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas.
Finding
Impact of Crime on Texas Residents
Data analysis identified the kinds of victimization experienced by residents, the impact of those experinces on their lives, and the factors that either increase or decrease the risk of victimization.
Criterion
Survey completion rate
From a stratified sample of Texas residents obtain at least 700 completed phone interviews.
Indicator
Immigrant Victimization Project
Distribute surveys to five immigrant groups through community centers and churches in Harris County. Residents were asked about victimization experiences and how their responses to the victimization were affected by their culture and values.
Criterion
Survey completion rate
Receive at least 100 completed surveys per immigrant group.
Finding
Analysis
Analysis identified the kinds of victimization experienced by members of the five immigrant groups, the resources to which they turned for assistance, and obstacles they encountered in getting the help they needed.
Criterion
Publication Distribution
Distribute publications to 100% of the Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state. Share the report with community agencies and officials in the city of Houston. Post the publication on the CVI website for public download.
Indicator
Intimate Partner Violence Survey
Victims of intimate partner violence were asked to participate in a phone interview to discuss what happened to them, how the experience affected them and the services they received.
Criterion
Survey completion rate
From a stratified sample of Texas residents obtain at least 700 completed phone interviews.
Criterion
Distribution of Publications
Distribute publications to 100% of Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas.
Finding
Impact of Intimate Partner Violence
Data analysis identified the kinds of intimate partner victimization experienced by Texas residents, the impact of those experiences on their lives and the factors that either increase or decrease the risk of victimization.
Indicator
2008 College Student Survey
Assess thenature and extent of criminal victimization among college students attending Texas universities and colleges via an online survey.
Criterion
Survey completion rate
Obtain a minimumof 2000 completed surveys.
Criterion
Distribution of Publications
Distribute publications to 100% of the Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas.
Indicator
2008 High School Student Survey
Assess the nature and extent of criminal victimization among high school students in Texas via an online survey.
Criterion
Survey completion rate
Obtain a minimum of 500 completed surveys.
Criterion
Distribution of Publications
Distribute publications to 100% of the Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas.
Indicator
Victim Services Resource Directory
Identify agencies and contact information for victim service providers by city and county in Texas.
Criterion
Victim Services Resource Directory
Develop compendium of contact information and resources available to victims of crime across the state of Texas
Criterion
Distribution of Publications
Distribute resource book to service providers across the state of Texas.
Indicator
Protective Orders
Develop background report on the use of protective orders for victims of crime. Asserss eligibility for protective orders and the enforcement of those orders.
Criterion
Research laws
Research laws and procedures for protective orders in Texas as well as other states.
Finding
Recommendations
Provide recommendations to the Legislature, the judiciary, district attorneys, and law enforcement agencies on ways to improve current policies and enforcement capabilities.
Criterion
Distribution of Publications
Distribute findings as a legislative brief to 100% of Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas.
Indicator
Adult Crime Victim Survey
A survey questioning the adult crime victims was distributed in English and Spanish to all community agencies in Texas that provide services to victims. The agencies will be asked to distribute the survey to their clients. This is an attempt to learn about the experiences of those victims of crime who do not typically respond to inquiries of this nature.
Criterion
Survey completion rate
Obtain a minimum of 80 completed surveys from victims of crime.
Finding
Analysis
Analysis is pending due to other projects in progress.
Action
Adult Crime Victimization
Analysis and report forthcoming.
Goal
Service To Crime Victims
Provide leadership and direction to policymakers and other stakeholders through recommendations on vicitm issues that will serve the needs of crime victims in Texas.
Objective
Inform Policymakers
To develop recommendations that inform state and local policymakers regarding the needs and concerns of crime victims in Texas.
Indicator
2007 Annual Crime Victimization Survey
Victims of crime were asked to participate in a phone interview to discuss what happened to them, how the experience affected them, and the services they received.
Criterion
Publication Distribution
Distribute publications to 100% of the Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas.
Finding
Impact of Crime on Texas Residents
Data analysis identified the kinds of victimization experienced by residents, the impact of those experinces on their lives, and the factors that either increase or decrease the risk of victimization.
Criterion
Survey completion rate
From a stratified sample of Texas residents obtain at least 700 completed phone interviews.
Indicator
Immigrant Victimization Project
Distribute surveys to five immigrant groups through community centers and churches in Harris County. Residents were asked about victimization experiences and how their responses to the victimization were affected by their culture and values.
Criterion
Survey completion rate
Receive at least 100 completed surveys per immigrant group.
Finding
Analysis
Analysis identified the kinds of victimization experienced by members of the five immigrant groups, the resources to which they turned for assistance, and obstacles they encountered in getting the help they needed.
Criterion
Publication Distribution
Distribute publications to 100% of the Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state. Share the report with community agencies and officials in the city of Houston. Post the publication on the CVI website for public download.
Indicator
Intimate Partner Violence Survey
Victims of intimate partner violence were asked to participate in a phone interview to discuss what happened to them, how the experience affected them and the services they received.
Criterion
Survey completion rate
From a stratified sample of Texas residents obtain at least 700 completed phone interviews.
Criterion
Distribution of Publications
Distribute publications to 100% of Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas.
Finding
Impact of Intimate Partner Violence
Data analysis identified the kinds of intimate partner victimization experienced by Texas residents, the impact of those experiences on their lives and the factors that either increase or decrease the risk of victimization.
Indicator
2008 College Student Survey
Assess thenature and extent of criminal victimization among college students attending Texas universities and colleges via an online survey.
Criterion
Survey completion rate
Obtain a minimumof 2000 completed surveys.
Criterion
Distribution of Publications
Distribute publications to 100% of the Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas.
Indicator
2008 High School Student Survey
Assess the nature and extent of criminal victimization among high school students in Texas via an online survey.
Criterion
Survey completion rate
Obtain a minimum of 500 completed surveys.
Criterion
Distribution of Publications
Distribute publications to 100% of the Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas.
Indicator
Victim Services Resource Directory
Identify agencies and contact information for victim service providers by city and county in Texas.
Criterion
Victim Services Resource Directory
Develop compendium of contact information and resources available to victims of crime across the state of Texas
Criterion
Distribution of Publications
Distribute resource book to service providers across the state of Texas.
Indicator
Protective Orders
Develop background report on the use of protective orders for victims of crime. Asserss eligibility for protective orders and the enforcement of those orders.
Criterion
Research laws
Research laws and procedures for protective orders in Texas as well as other states.
Finding
Recommendations
Provide recommendations to the Legislature, the judiciary, district attorneys, and law enforcement agencies on ways to improve current policies and enforcement capabilities.
Criterion
Distribution of Publications
Distribute findings as a legislative brief to 100% of Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas.
Indicator
Adult Crime Victim Survey
A survey questioning the adult crime victims was distributed in English and Spanish to all community agencies in Texas that provide services to victims. The agencies will be asked to distribute the survey to their clients. This is an attempt to learn about the experiences of those victims of crime who do not typically respond to inquiries of this nature.
Criterion
Survey completion rate
Obtain a minimum of 80 completed surveys from victims of crime.
Finding
Analysis
Analysis is pending due to other projects in progress.
Action
Intimate Partner Violence
Distribute report with recommendations on policy changes to policymakers and service providers in the state of Texas.
Action
Immigrant Victimization in Texas
This study focused on immigrants within four ethnic groups: Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Hispanic. Knowledge from this endeavor may assist criminal justice agencies and service organizations to address crime concerns of immigrants more effectively.
Action
College Student Victimization
Analysis in progress, report/publication pending on the issue of crime and concerns among college and university students.
Action
Protective Orders
Informational report regarding protective orders, the effectiveness and enforcement issues surrounding this topic. This report is currently in progress.
Action
High School Student Survey
Data collection will take place in early fall of 2008. Project delayed due to high school testing periods and end of school year before approval to move forward received.
Objective
Publications
To improve services to victims by providing updated information through research reports and publications.
Indicator
2007 Annual Crime Victimization Survey
Victims of crime were asked to participate in a phone interview to discuss what happened to them, how the experience affected them, and the services they received.
Criterion
Publication Distribution
Distribute publications to 100% of the Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas.
Finding
Impact of Crime on Texas Residents
Data analysis identified the kinds of victimization experienced by residents, the impact of those experinces on their lives, and the factors that either increase or decrease the risk of victimization.
Criterion
Survey completion rate
From a stratified sample of Texas residents obtain at least 700 completed phone interviews.
Indicator
Immigrant Victimization Project
Distribute surveys to five immigrant groups through community centers and churches in Harris County. Residents were asked about victimization experiences and how their responses to the victimization were affected by their culture and values.
Criterion
Survey completion rate
Receive at least 100 completed surveys per immigrant group.
Finding
Analysis
Analysis identified the kinds of victimization experienced by members of the five immigrant groups, the resources to which they turned for assistance, and obstacles they encountered in getting the help they needed.
Criterion
Publication Distribution
Distribute publications to 100% of the Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state. Share the report with community agencies and officials in the city of Houston. Post the publication on the CVI website for public download.
Indicator
Intimate Partner Violence Survey
Victims of intimate partner violence were asked to participate in a phone interview to discuss what happened to them, how the experience affected them and the services they received.
Criterion
Survey completion rate
From a stratified sample of Texas residents obtain at least 700 completed phone interviews.
Criterion
Distribution of Publications
Distribute publications to 100% of Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas.
Finding
Impact of Intimate Partner Violence
Data analysis identified the kinds of intimate partner victimization experienced by Texas residents, the impact of those experiences on their lives and the factors that either increase or decrease the risk of victimization.
Indicator
2008 College Student Survey
Assess thenature and extent of criminal victimization among college students attending Texas universities and colleges via an online survey.
Criterion
Survey completion rate
Obtain a minimumof 2000 completed surveys.
Criterion
Distribution of Publications
Distribute publications to 100% of the Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas.
Indicator
2008 High School Student Survey
Assess the nature and extent of criminal victimization among high school students in Texas via an online survey.
Criterion
Survey completion rate
Obtain a minimum of 500 completed surveys.
Criterion
Distribution of Publications
Distribute publications to 100% of the Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas.
Indicator
Victim Services Resource Directory
Identify agencies and contact information for victim service providers by city and county in Texas.
Criterion
Victim Services Resource Directory
Develop compendium of contact information and resources available to victims of crime across the state of Texas
Criterion
Distribution of Publications
Distribute resource book to service providers across the state of Texas.
Indicator
Protective Orders
Develop background report on the use of protective orders for victims of crime. Asserss eligibility for protective orders and the enforcement of those orders.
Criterion
Research laws
Research laws and procedures for protective orders in Texas as well as other states.
Finding
Recommendations
Provide recommendations to the Legislature, the judiciary, district attorneys, and law enforcement agencies on ways to improve current policies and enforcement capabilities.
Criterion
Distribution of Publications
Distribute findings as a legislative brief to 100% of Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas.
Indicator
Adult Crime Victim Survey
A survey questioning the adult crime victims was distributed in English and Spanish to all community agencies in Texas that provide services to victims. The agencies will be asked to distribute the survey to their clients. This is an attempt to learn about the experiences of those victims of crime who do not typically respond to inquiries of this nature.
Criterion
Survey completion rate
Obtain a minimum of 80 completed surveys from victims of crime.
Finding
Analysis
Analysis is pending due to other projects in progress.
Action
Victim Services Resource Directory
This directory is being produced as an assistive tool to provide contact information of agencies that provide services to crime victims in Texas. Some national agencies have also been included. In progress.
Objective
Research
To examine and promote a better understanding of the impact of crime on victims in the state of Texas through research and recommendations of victim issues.
Indicator
2007 Annual Crime Victimization Survey
Victims of crime were asked to participate in a phone interview to discuss what happened to them, how the experience affected them, and the services they received.
Criterion
Publication Distribution
Distribute publications to 100% of the Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas.
Finding
Impact of Crime on Texas Residents
Data analysis identified the kinds of victimization experienced by residents, the impact of those experinces on their lives, and the factors that either increase or decrease the risk of victimization.
Criterion
Survey completion rate
From a stratified sample of Texas residents obtain at least 700 completed phone interviews.
Indicator
Immigrant Victimization Project
Distribute surveys to five immigrant groups through community centers and churches in Harris County. Residents were asked about victimization experiences and how their responses to the victimization were affected by their culture and values.
Criterion
Survey completion rate
Receive at least 100 completed surveys per immigrant group.
Finding
Analysis
Analysis identified the kinds of victimization experienced by members of the five immigrant groups, the resources to which they turned for assistance, and obstacles they encountered in getting the help they needed.
Criterion
Publication Distribution
Distribute publications to 100% of the Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state. Share the report with community agencies and officials in the city of Houston. Post the publication on the CVI website for public download.
Indicator
Intimate Partner Violence Survey
Victims of intimate partner violence were asked to participate in a phone interview to discuss what happened to them, how the experience affected them and the services they received.
Criterion
Survey completion rate
From a stratified sample of Texas residents obtain at least 700 completed phone interviews.
Criterion
Distribution of Publications
Distribute publications to 100% of Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas.
Finding
Impact of Intimate Partner Violence
Data analysis identified the kinds of intimate partner victimization experienced by Texas residents, the impact of those experiences on their lives and the factors that either increase or decrease the risk of victimization.
Indicator
2008 College Student Survey
Assess thenature and extent of criminal victimization among college students attending Texas universities and colleges via an online survey.
Criterion
Survey completion rate
Obtain a minimumof 2000 completed surveys.
Criterion
Distribution of Publications
Distribute publications to 100% of the Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas.
Indicator
2008 High School Student Survey
Assess the nature and extent of criminal victimization among high school students in Texas via an online survey.
Criterion
Survey completion rate
Obtain a minimum of 500 completed surveys.
Criterion
Distribution of Publications
Distribute publications to 100% of the Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas.
Indicator
Victim Services Resource Directory
Identify agencies and contact information for victim service providers by city and county in Texas.
Criterion
Victim Services Resource Directory
Develop compendium of contact information and resources available to victims of crime across the state of Texas
Criterion
Distribution of Publications
Distribute resource book to service providers across the state of Texas.
Indicator
Protective Orders
Develop background report on the use of protective orders for victims of crime. Asserss eligibility for protective orders and the enforcement of those orders.
Criterion
Research laws
Research laws and procedures for protective orders in Texas as well as other states.
Finding
Recommendations
Provide recommendations to the Legislature, the judiciary, district attorneys, and law enforcement agencies on ways to improve current policies and enforcement capabilities.
Criterion
Distribution of Publications
Distribute findings as a legislative brief to 100% of Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas.
Indicator
Adult Crime Victim Survey
A survey questioning the adult crime victims was distributed in English and Spanish to all community agencies in Texas that provide services to victims. The agencies will be asked to distribute the survey to their clients. This is an attempt to learn about the experiences of those victims of crime who do not typically respond to inquiries of this nature.
Criterion
Survey completion rate
Obtain a minimum of 80 completed surveys from victims of crime.
Finding
Analysis
Analysis is pending due to other projects in progress.