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
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Public Safety Assessment Working Group
Community Justice 2000 Work Group |
B. Community presentations about
process and content were made to:
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CAN Resource Council |
- CAN Community Council
- Community Justice Council/Task Force
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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
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- Juvenile Justice System Focus Group
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- Survey to community members regarding juvenile and
adult criminal justice systems
- Review of assessment by Community Justice 2000 Work
Group
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