Since 2014, the Institute for Urban Policy Research has worked closely with the Dallas Domestic Violence Task Force to produce an annual report detailing important trends in domestic violence policy, victim services, and batterer interventions, as well as domestic violence offense, arrest, and prosecution trends. Here you will find the latest report, as well as…
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The Institute, in conjunction with the Community Council of Greater Dallas, Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation, and the Dallas Fort Worth Hospital Council Foundation recently embarked on a community-wide data initiative, funded initially by the Community Service Block Grant. A first step included listening to community-based organizations and government to learn how they use data…
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Initially prepared for members of the Dallas City Council, this brief document outlines changes in the City’s poverty rate from 2000 through 2016.
This report marks the third iteration of the Institute’s collaboration with the City of Dallas Domestic Violence Taskforce.
For 30 years the City of Dallas Domestic Violence Taskforce has served the community by combatting domestic violence and raising awareness about this public health and safety issue. Composed of elected officials and representatives of law enforcement, courts, and corrections, as well as members of advocacy, religious, media, and volunteer organizations, the Taskforce has established…
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In this episode of KERA’s Think, Kris Boyd talks with Dr. Bray about findings from the 2008 Wholeness Index report for Dallas.
