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Assessment : 2007 - 2008 : Research :
Criminal Justice, CVI (Crime Victim's Institute)
3 Goals 3 Objectives 8 Indicators 15 Criteria 5 Findings 7 Actions
GOAL: Excellence In Research
| Objective | Inform Policymakers | |
| To develop recommendations that inform state and local policymakers regarding the needs and concerns of crime victims in Texas. Associated Goals: Excellence In Research, Research Emerging Victim Issues, Service To Crime Victims |
| 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Criteria | Survey completion rate From a stratified sample of Texas residents obtain at least 700 completed phone interviews. |
| Indicator | 2008 College Student Survey Assess thenature and extent of criminal victimization among college students attending Texas universities and colleges via an online survey. |
| Criteria | Distribution of Publications Distribute publications to 100% of the Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas. |
| Criteria | Survey completion rate Obtain a minimumof 2000 completed surveys. |
| Indicator | 2008 High School Student Survey Assess the nature and extent of criminal victimization among high school students in Texas via an online survey. |
| Criteria | Distribution of Publications Distribute publications to 100% of the Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas. |
| Criteria | Survey completion rate Obtain a minimum of 500 completed surveys. |
| 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Criteria | Survey completion rate From a stratified sample of Texas residents obtain at least 700 completed phone interviews. |
| 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. |
| Criteria | Distribution of Publications Distribute findings as a legislative brief to 100% of Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Indicator | Victim Services Resource Directory Identify agencies and contact information for victim service providers by city and county in Texas. |
| Criteria | Distribution of Publications Distribute resource book to service providers across the state of Texas. |
| Criteria | Victim Services Resource Directory Develop compendium of contact information and resources available to victims of crime across the state of Texas |
Actions for Objective:
| Action | College Student Victimization Analysis in progress, report/publication pending on the issue of crime and concerns among college and university students. |
| 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. |
| 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 | Intimate Partner Violence Distribute report with recommendations on policy changes to policymakers and service providers in the state of Texas. |
| Action | Protective Orders Informational report regarding protective orders, the effectiveness and enforcement issues surrounding this topic. This report is currently in progress. |
GOAL: Excellence In Research
| Objective | Publications | |
| To improve services to victims by providing updated information through research reports and publications. Associated Goals: Excellence In Research, Research Emerging Victim Issues, Service To Crime Victims |
| 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Criteria | Survey completion rate From a stratified sample of Texas residents obtain at least 700 completed phone interviews. |
| Indicator | 2008 College Student Survey Assess thenature and extent of criminal victimization among college students attending Texas universities and colleges via an online survey. |
| Criteria | Distribution of Publications Distribute publications to 100% of the Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas. |
| Criteria | Survey completion rate Obtain a minimumof 2000 completed surveys. |
| Indicator | 2008 High School Student Survey Assess the nature and extent of criminal victimization among high school students in Texas via an online survey. |
| Criteria | Distribution of Publications Distribute publications to 100% of the Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas. |
| Criteria | Survey completion rate Obtain a minimum of 500 completed surveys. |
| 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Criteria | Survey completion rate From a stratified sample of Texas residents obtain at least 700 completed phone interviews. |
| 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. |
| Criteria | Distribution of Publications Distribute findings as a legislative brief to 100% of Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Indicator | Victim Services Resource Directory Identify agencies and contact information for victim service providers by city and county in Texas. |
| Criteria | Distribution of Publications Distribute resource book to service providers across the state of Texas. |
| Criteria | Victim Services Resource Directory Develop compendium of contact information and resources available to victims of crime across the state of Texas |
Actions for Objective:
| 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. |
GOAL: Excellence In Research
| 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. Associated Goals: Excellence In Research, Research Emerging Victim Issues, Service To Crime Victims |
| 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Criteria | Survey completion rate From a stratified sample of Texas residents obtain at least 700 completed phone interviews. |
| Indicator | 2008 College Student Survey Assess thenature and extent of criminal victimization among college students attending Texas universities and colleges via an online survey. |
| Criteria | Distribution of Publications Distribute publications to 100% of the Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas. |
| Criteria | Survey completion rate Obtain a minimumof 2000 completed surveys. |
| Indicator | 2008 High School Student Survey Assess the nature and extent of criminal victimization among high school students in Texas via an online survey. |
| Criteria | Distribution of Publications Distribute publications to 100% of the Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas. |
| Criteria | Survey completion rate Obtain a minimum of 500 completed surveys. |
| 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Criteria | Survey completion rate From a stratified sample of Texas residents obtain at least 700 completed phone interviews. |
| 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. |
| Criteria | Distribution of Publications Distribute findings as a legislative brief to 100% of Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Indicator | Victim Services Resource Directory Identify agencies and contact information for victim service providers by city and county in Texas. |
| Criteria | Distribution of Publications Distribute resource book to service providers across the state of Texas. |
| Criteria | Victim Services Resource Directory Develop compendium of contact information and resources available to victims of crime across the state of Texas |
Actions for Objective:
| Action | Adult Crime Victimization Analysis and report forthcoming. |
GOAL: Research Emerging Victim Issues
| Objective | Inform Policymakers | |
| To develop recommendations that inform state and local policymakers regarding the needs and concerns of crime victims in Texas. Associated Goals: Excellence In Research, Research Emerging Victim Issues, Service To Crime Victims |
| 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Criteria | Survey completion rate From a stratified sample of Texas residents obtain at least 700 completed phone interviews. |
| Indicator | 2008 College Student Survey Assess thenature and extent of criminal victimization among college students attending Texas universities and colleges via an online survey. |
| Criteria | Distribution of Publications Distribute publications to 100% of the Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas. |
| Criteria | Survey completion rate Obtain a minimumof 2000 completed surveys. |
| Indicator | 2008 High School Student Survey Assess the nature and extent of criminal victimization among high school students in Texas via an online survey. |
| Criteria | Distribution of Publications Distribute publications to 100% of the Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas. |
| Criteria | Survey completion rate Obtain a minimum of 500 completed surveys. |
| 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Criteria | Survey completion rate From a stratified sample of Texas residents obtain at least 700 completed phone interviews. |
| 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. |
| Criteria | Distribution of Publications Distribute findings as a legislative brief to 100% of Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Indicator | Victim Services Resource Directory Identify agencies and contact information for victim service providers by city and county in Texas. |
| Criteria | Distribution of Publications Distribute resource book to service providers across the state of Texas. |
| Criteria | Victim Services Resource Directory Develop compendium of contact information and resources available to victims of crime across the state of Texas |
Actions for Objective:
| Action | College Student Victimization Analysis in progress, report/publication pending on the issue of crime and concerns among college and university students. |
| 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. |
| 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 | Intimate Partner Violence Distribute report with recommendations on policy changes to policymakers and service providers in the state of Texas. |
| Action | Protective Orders Informational report regarding protective orders, the effectiveness and enforcement issues surrounding this topic. This report is currently in progress. |
GOAL: Research Emerging Victim Issues
| Objective | Publications | |
| To improve services to victims by providing updated information through research reports and publications. Associated Goals: Excellence In Research, Research Emerging Victim Issues, Service To Crime Victims |
| 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Criteria | Survey completion rate From a stratified sample of Texas residents obtain at least 700 completed phone interviews. |
| Indicator | 2008 College Student Survey Assess thenature and extent of criminal victimization among college students attending Texas universities and colleges via an online survey. |
| Criteria | Distribution of Publications Distribute publications to 100% of the Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas. |
| Criteria | Survey completion rate Obtain a minimumof 2000 completed surveys. |
| Indicator | 2008 High School Student Survey Assess the nature and extent of criminal victimization among high school students in Texas via an online survey. |
| Criteria | Distribution of Publications Distribute publications to 100% of the Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas. |
| Criteria | Survey completion rate Obtain a minimum of 500 completed surveys. |
| 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Criteria | Survey completion rate From a stratified sample of Texas residents obtain at least 700 completed phone interviews. |
| 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. |
| Criteria | Distribution of Publications Distribute findings as a legislative brief to 100% of Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Indicator | Victim Services Resource Directory Identify agencies and contact information for victim service providers by city and county in Texas. |
| Criteria | Distribution of Publications Distribute resource book to service providers across the state of Texas. |
| Criteria | Victim Services Resource Directory Develop compendium of contact information and resources available to victims of crime across the state of Texas |
Actions for Objective:
| 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. |
GOAL: Research Emerging Victim Issues
| 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. Associated Goals: Excellence In Research, Research Emerging Victim Issues, Service To Crime Victims |
| 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Criteria | Survey completion rate From a stratified sample of Texas residents obtain at least 700 completed phone interviews. |
| Indicator | 2008 College Student Survey Assess thenature and extent of criminal victimization among college students attending Texas universities and colleges via an online survey. |
| Criteria | Distribution of Publications Distribute publications to 100% of the Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas. |
| Criteria | Survey completion rate Obtain a minimumof 2000 completed surveys. |
| Indicator | 2008 High School Student Survey Assess the nature and extent of criminal victimization among high school students in Texas via an online survey. |
| Criteria | Distribution of Publications Distribute publications to 100% of the Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas. |
| Criteria | Survey completion rate Obtain a minimum of 500 completed surveys. |
| 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Criteria | Survey completion rate From a stratified sample of Texas residents obtain at least 700 completed phone interviews. |
| 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. |
| Criteria | Distribution of Publications Distribute findings as a legislative brief to 100% of Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Indicator | Victim Services Resource Directory Identify agencies and contact information for victim service providers by city and county in Texas. |
| Criteria | Distribution of Publications Distribute resource book to service providers across the state of Texas. |
| Criteria | Victim Services Resource Directory Develop compendium of contact information and resources available to victims of crime across the state of Texas |
Actions for Objective:
| Action | Adult Crime Victimization Analysis and report forthcoming. |
GOAL: Service To Crime Victims
| Objective | Inform Policymakers | |
| To develop recommendations that inform state and local policymakers regarding the needs and concerns of crime victims in Texas. Associated Goals: Excellence In Research, Research Emerging Victim Issues, Service To Crime Victims |
| 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Criteria | Survey completion rate From a stratified sample of Texas residents obtain at least 700 completed phone interviews. |
| Indicator | 2008 College Student Survey Assess thenature and extent of criminal victimization among college students attending Texas universities and colleges via an online survey. |
| Criteria | Distribution of Publications Distribute publications to 100% of the Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas. |
| Criteria | Survey completion rate Obtain a minimumof 2000 completed surveys. |
| Indicator | 2008 High School Student Survey Assess the nature and extent of criminal victimization among high school students in Texas via an online survey. |
| Criteria | Distribution of Publications Distribute publications to 100% of the Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas. |
| Criteria | Survey completion rate Obtain a minimum of 500 completed surveys. |
| 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Criteria | Survey completion rate From a stratified sample of Texas residents obtain at least 700 completed phone interviews. |
| 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. |
| Criteria | Distribution of Publications Distribute findings as a legislative brief to 100% of Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Indicator | Victim Services Resource Directory Identify agencies and contact information for victim service providers by city and county in Texas. |
| Criteria | Distribution of Publications Distribute resource book to service providers across the state of Texas. |
| Criteria | Victim Services Resource Directory Develop compendium of contact information and resources available to victims of crime across the state of Texas |
Actions for Objective:
| Action | College Student Victimization Analysis in progress, report/publication pending on the issue of crime and concerns among college and university students. |
| 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. |
| 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 | Intimate Partner Violence Distribute report with recommendations on policy changes to policymakers and service providers in the state of Texas. |
| Action | Protective Orders Informational report regarding protective orders, the effectiveness and enforcement issues surrounding this topic. This report is currently in progress. |
GOAL: Service To Crime Victims
| Objective | Publications | |
| To improve services to victims by providing updated information through research reports and publications. Associated Goals: Excellence In Research, Research Emerging Victim Issues, Service To Crime Victims |
| 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Criteria | Survey completion rate From a stratified sample of Texas residents obtain at least 700 completed phone interviews. |
| Indicator | 2008 College Student Survey Assess thenature and extent of criminal victimization among college students attending Texas universities and colleges via an online survey. |
| Criteria | Distribution of Publications Distribute publications to 100% of the Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas. |
| Criteria | Survey completion rate Obtain a minimumof 2000 completed surveys. |
| Indicator | 2008 High School Student Survey Assess the nature and extent of criminal victimization among high school students in Texas via an online survey. |
| Criteria | Distribution of Publications Distribute publications to 100% of the Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas. |
| Criteria | Survey completion rate Obtain a minimum of 500 completed surveys. |
| 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Criteria | Survey completion rate From a stratified sample of Texas residents obtain at least 700 completed phone interviews. |
| 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. |
| Criteria | Distribution of Publications Distribute findings as a legislative brief to 100% of Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Indicator | Victim Services Resource Directory Identify agencies and contact information for victim service providers by city and county in Texas. |
| Criteria | Distribution of Publications Distribute resource book to service providers across the state of Texas. |
| Criteria | Victim Services Resource Directory Develop compendium of contact information and resources available to victims of crime across the state of Texas |
Actions for Objective:
| 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. |
GOAL: Service To Crime Victims
| 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. Associated Goals: Excellence In Research, Research Emerging Victim Issues, Service To Crime Victims |
| 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Criteria | Survey completion rate From a stratified sample of Texas residents obtain at least 700 completed phone interviews. |
| Indicator | 2008 College Student Survey Assess thenature and extent of criminal victimization among college students attending Texas universities and colleges via an online survey. |
| Criteria | Distribution of Publications Distribute publications to 100% of the Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas. |
| Criteria | Survey completion rate Obtain a minimumof 2000 completed surveys. |
| Indicator | 2008 High School Student Survey Assess the nature and extent of criminal victimization among high school students in Texas via an online survey. |
| Criteria | Distribution of Publications Distribute publications to 100% of the Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas. |
| Criteria | Survey completion rate Obtain a minimum of 500 completed surveys. |
| 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| 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. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Criteria | Survey completion rate From a stratified sample of Texas residents obtain at least 700 completed phone interviews. |
| 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. |
| Criteria | Distribution of Publications Distribute findings as a legislative brief to 100% of Texas State Legislature and victim service agencies in the state of Texas. |
| Criteria | 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. |
| Indicator | Victim Services Resource Directory Identify agencies and contact information for victim service providers by city and county in Texas. |
| Criteria | Distribution of Publications Distribute resource book to service providers across the state of Texas. |
| Criteria | Victim Services Resource Directory Develop compendium of contact information and resources available to victims of crime across the state of Texas |
Actions for Objective:
| Action | Adult Crime Victimization Analysis and report forthcoming. |