Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

Executive Summary

Purpose And Definitions

History Of Crime Victims’ Rights

Why Focus On Victimization?

Impact of Victimization

Monetary Costs to Victims

Prevention

Austin/Travis County Victimization Statistics

Victims of Index Crimes

Demographics

Race and Ethnicity

Age

Gender

Where Does Victimization Occur?

Relationships Between Victims and Offenders

Special Topics in Victimization

Homicide Victims

Sexual Assault and Rape Victims

Intimate Partner Violence Victims

Hate Crime Victims

Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) Victims

Child Victimization

Elderly Victimization

Victimization of Persons with Disabilities

Hidden Victims

What Do Victims Need?

What System Is In Place To Support Victims’ Needs?

Resources Available To Serve Victims

Crime Victims Compensation

Restitution

Overview of Public Funding for Victim Services in Travis County

What Are The Next Steps For Improving Victims Services?

Recommendations

Reporting and Accessibility of Information

Funding and Resources

Training and Service Quality

Systems Improvements

Compensation

Preliminary Planning

Appendix A: Glossary Of Acronyms

Appendix B: Research Methodology

Appendix C: Focus Group Questions

Appendix D: Provider Inventory Survey

Appendix E: Definitions of Child Abuse in Texas Law

Appendix F: Crime Victims’ Compensation Requirements

Appendix G. References

Appendix H: APD Command Areas