Statistical Analysis CJD gathered and analyzed Texas demographic and crime statistics when developing the strategy for 2009-2011 VAWA programming. Texas population and crime data between 2001 and 2007 were gathered from the Texas Department of Public Safety, which uses the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) national program. The types of crime that are analyzed are sexual assault, family violence, and stalking. The types of demographic data that are analyzed include population growth, race and ethnicity, and rural and urban populations. Other Resources CJD researched several other statewide plans developed by non-profit, non-governmental organizations that addressed priorities for combating violence against women. The names of the organizations and plans are as follows: Violence Against Women Prevention Advisory Committee Strategic Plan to Prevent Violence Against Women, (2004) Council on Family Violence Access to Safety, Justice and Opportunity: A Blueprint for Domestic Violence Interventions in (2002) Texas Association Against Sexual Assault The Victim Advocate’s Guide to Cultural Competency, (2007) After review, CJD took recommendations from these plans into account when formulating Texas’ VAWA funding priorities. This section provides an overview of the context of violent crimes in Texas, with a focus on violent crimes against women and the needs of those victims in Texas. By analyzing demographic and crime rate data in Texas, CJD can identify underserved populations and make informed decisions of how to allocate VAWA funding in Texas. Demographics and Crime Rates 2001 - 2007 Crime in Texas is down and continues to decline despite a population that is increasingly larger and more complex. With over 24 million residents, and a projected average growth rate of 2% each year, its size and diversity continue to challenge the State’s resources. However, even though the population has grown significantly since 2001, the violent crime rate has declined 10.74%. The chart below depicts the rate of violent crimes in Texas compared to the overall population. It is important to note that this crime data represents the total number of violent index crimes in Texas. Therefore, other crimes besides sexual assault were included in these statistics.
Statistical Analysis CJD gathered and analyzed Texas demographic and crime statistics when developing the strategy for 2009-2011 VAWA programming. Texas population and crime data between 2001 and 2007 were gathered from the Texas Department of Public Safety, which uses the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) national program. The types of crime that are analyzed are sexual assault, family violence, and stalking. The types of demographic data that are analyzed include population growth, race and ethnicity, and rural and urban populations. Other Resources CJD researched several other statewide plans developed by non-profit, non-governmental organizations that addressed priorities for combating violence against women. The names of the organizations and plans are as follows: Violence Against Women Prevention Advisory Committee Strategic Plan to Prevent Violence Against Women, (2004) Council on Family Violence Access to Safety, Justice and Opportunity: A Blueprint for Domestic Violence Interventions in (2002) Texas Association Against Sexual Assault The Victim Advocate’s Guide to Cultural Competency, (2007) After review, CJD took recommendations from these plans into account when formulating Texas’ VAWA funding priorities. This section provides an overview of the context of violent crimes in Texas, with a focus on violent crimes against women and the needs of those victims in Texas. By analyzing demographic and crime rate data in Texas, CJD can identify underserved populations and make informed decisions of how to allocate VAWA funding in Texas. Demographics and Crime Rates 2001 - 2007 Crime in Texas is down and continues to decline despite a population that is increasingly larger and more complex. With over 24 million residents, and a projected average growth rate of 2% each year, its size and diversity continue to challenge the State’s resources. However, even though the population has grown significantly since 2001, the violent crime rate has declined 10.74%. The chart below depicts the rate of violent crimes in Texas compared to the overall population. It is important to note that this crime data represents the total number of violent index crimes in Texas. Therefore, other crimes besides sexual assault were included in these statistics.