Public Safety Assessment

 

Research Methodology

In collaboration with the Community Action Network (CAN), the Travis County Health, Human Services, and Veterans Service's Research and Planning Division worked with the CAN Assessment & Planning Committee to create a process for the ongoing Community Assessment. As was suggested by the CAN Resource Council, the Assessment should be a report on community conditions and needs that is:

  • Balanced: includes diversity of input
  • Accurate: based upon data that is current and appropriate
  • Useful: helpful in making decisions
  • Accessible: clearly written, readily understandable and easily available

These criteria guided the research process and methodology. Input was sought from a wide range of stakeholders to achieve balance, as well as to produce a useful document. Additionally, public safety data, information, and general advice were sought from system experts and community members to ensure accuracy and balance. The draft documents were circulated for editing and comments to produce an accurate and accessible document for the community. The finalized document will be accessible in a printed format and on several websites. In summary,:

A. Guidance and assistance was obtained from:

  • CAN Assessment and Planning Committee
  • Community Justice Council/Task Force
  • Public Safety Assessment Working Group
  • Community Justice 2000 Work Group

    • B. Community presentations about process and content were made to:

    • CAN Administrative Team
  • CAN Resource Council
    • CAN Community Council
    • Community Justice Council/Task Force
  • Travis County Commissioners Court
  • Community Justice 2000 Work Group

    • C. Literature reviews and general research were conducted by:

    • Travis County HHS & VS, Research and Planning Division
    • Public Safety Assessment Work Group

    D. Input from community members was achieved through:

    • Adult Criminal Justice System Focus Group
    • Juvenile Justice System Focus Group
    • Survey to community members regarding juvenile and adult criminal justice systems
    • Review of assessment by Community Justice 2000 Work Group

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