Public Safety & Criminal Justice in Houston Public safety is foundational to building a healthy environment that allows a community to thrive. Gun death rates in the Houston region are at their highest level in two decades, while traffic-related deaths have fallen. The number of reported hate crimes in the region has increased while reported …
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Social and Educational Impact
Social & Educational Impact Exploring how COVID-19 impacted housing, food insecurity, and education in Greater Houston While criminal charges and incarcerated populations are falling, the three-county area still faces troubling disparities. Why criminal justice matters to Houston Houston’s criminal justice system is necessary for protecting residents, promoting safety, and providing fair trials and rehabilitation. However, …
Economic and Employment Impact
Economic & Employment Impact Exploring how COVID-19 impacted employment and economic security in Greater Houston Beyond the human toll of COVID-19, the pandemic has caused the worst financial situation we have seen in generations. Thousands of families are struggling while also grieving the loss of loved ones. How COVID-19 and the resulting economic crisis is …
Public Health Impact
Public Health Impact Exploring how COVID-19 impacted mental and physical health in Greater Houston Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut dignissim mauris placerat, cursus nisl sed, pretium leo. Donec aliquam consectetur tortor, et blandit orci imperdiet vitae. Why lorem ipsum matters to Houston Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut …
COVID-19
Understanding COVID-19 in Houston Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut dignissim mauris placerat, cursus nisl sed, pretium leo. Donec aliquam consectetur tortor, et blandit orci imperdiet vitae. Phasellus in euismod nisi. Nulla hendrerit ultrices dapibus. Vestibulum vehicula, neque a pharetra maximus, nunc lorem maximus …
Maternal & Child Health
Maternal & Child Health Pregnant women and children in Houston’s three-county region have poorer health outcomes compared to national averages, jeopardizing the future well-being of mothers and their children Overall infant and child mortality rates in the region are down, but we’ve seen declines in health and well-being in pregnant women, infant vaccinations and child …
Vulnerability & Impacts
Vulnerability to and Impacts from Disasters Exploring unequal effects of natural disasters on Houston communities Natural disasters have impacted hundreds of thousands of families in Greater Houston over the past 40 years. Non-white and low-income communities are not only more vulnerable to the impacts of disasters but also are disproportionately affected in significant ways. Why …
Risks
Natural Disaster Risks in Houston Exploring natural disaster risks in our region In the greater Houston region, natural disasters have become more frequent, dangerous and costly. The risks are only projected to increase in the future, threatening Houstonians’ lives and livelihoods. Why natural disaster risks matter to Houston Those who live in Greater Houston are …
Response & Recovery
Response to and Recovery from Disasters Exploring how our region responds to and recovers from disasters After disaster strikes, all levels of government, as well as the private sector, respond to provide assistance, though some in our region benefit more than others. The result is that some residents take much longer to recover, if they …
COVID-19
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Exploring how COVID-19 and its impacts have affected Houston Beyond the human toll of COVID-19, the pandemic has caused the worst financial situation we have seen in generations. Thousands of families are struggling while also grieving the loss of loved ones. How COVID-19 and the resulting economic crisis is affecting Houston …