by Center for Social Measurement and Evaluation | Oct 21, 2016 | C@R Blog, Uncategorized
12/13/16 In preparation for the upcoming 85th Legislative Session, CHILDREN AT RISK has continued to research and collaborate with statewide partners on policy priorities and community needs. We completed 9-city Texas Tour to release key findings on the...
by Center for Social Measurement and Evaluation | Oct 7, 2016 | C@R Blog, Uncategorized
*Originally Posted on 10/7/2016 The CEO of Backpage.com, a popular marketplace for online commercial sex, was arrested on Thursday in Houston on orders from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, and charged with conspiracy and pimping of minors. Advocates have long...
by Center for Social Measurement and Evaluation | Sep 19, 2016 | C@R Blog, Uncategorized
*Originally posted on 9/19/2016 *Feeding America (2013). Map the Meal Gap 2015: Child Food Insecurity in Texas by County in 2013. Retrieved from www.feedingamerica.org/hunger-in-america/our-research/map-the-meal-gap/2013/TX_AllCounties_CDs_CFI_2013.pdf Food insecurity...
by Center for Social Measurement and Evaluation | Sep 12, 2016 | C@R Blog, Uncategorized
*Originally posted on 9/12/2016 *Statistic taken from https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/houston/news/press-releases/texans-unite-against-human-trafficking-local-state-and-federal-agencies-launch-statewide-campaign The presence of human trafficking in...
by Center for Social Measurement and Evaluation | Sep 6, 2016 | C@R Blog, Uncategorized
*Originally Posted on 9/6/2016 “The State of Parent Education in Dallas County: Opportunities for the Future” (December 2014) Parents play a vital role in their child’s life. CHILDREN AT RISK aims to ensure that parent child relationships are healthy and...