When violence happens — it’s not just a crime. It’s also an issue of public health — with enduring, far-reaching impacts on economic stability for the survivors.
The first-of-its-kind examination of violence in the lives of Texans reveals that violence is more widespread than crime data suggests. And women in Texas are subjected to more violence than in other states.
The Texas Violence Experiences Survey is the first statewide survey to capture Texans' lived experiences of violence — including forms rarely reported to police.
The survey project was led by Anita Raj, the executive director of Tulane University’s Newcomb Institute.
Voter registration postal service guidance
The Texas primary for the mid-term election is going to be here sooner than you might think. That election day is March 3. Early voting begins February 17. And the deadline to register to vote is February 2.
Because of the increased importance of this mid-term — because of the battle over the control of Congress — many new voters are expected to participate.
However, due to changes at the post office — many of those potential voters might not make the deadline.
Natalia Contreras is a reporter for VoteBeat and is covering this issue.
