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More than 330,000 rapes occur each year in Texas, which includes over 226,000 children and 104,000 adults — National Crime Victims Research and Treatment Center. (as quoted at www.austin-safeplace.org)
In 2005, the Austin Police Department and Travis County Sheriff's Office reported 884 sexual assaults. That same year, 9,757 investigations of domestic violence were reported. (www.austin-safeplace.org)
The overall national rates of domestic violence are falling, yet the Texas rates are rising and are now twice the national average. (www.austin-safeplace.org)
In 2004, there were 1,989 confirmed victims of child abuse or neglect in Travis County — an increase of 34%.
Approximately half of all women and children experiencing homelessness are fleeing domestic violence.
The incidence of domestic violence in Texas is twice the national average.
Low income-women experiencing domestic violence must choose between homelessness and abuse.