Family violence, drug addiction, incarceration, and sex trafficking are prevalent in the Austin, TX area (Travis County and Williamson County) as reported by Travis County, TX and Williamson County, TX websites. The combined areas report a population of around 1.7 million people as of 2021 with a combined poverty rate of 21.87%. Travis and Williamson County faces significant community challenges…
by Scott Jenkins (used by permission) When you hear the words “human trafficking,” what comes to mind? Do you understand how terrible it is, but still think to yourself “that’s not something really impacting me personally”? Maybe it is, and you don’t know it because we are not talking about it enough. What I am about to tell you is…
By Diana Heinz Women’s issues abound in today’s society. Working and raising children alone, dating in a cyber world, the glass ceiling, equal pay for equal work, women’s rights, and humanitarian issues, are only a few of the leading topics, in the discussions about things that are important to women today (DuBois & Dumenil, 2005). What seems to be forgotten,…
By Eric Debson | Submitted On July 19, 2011 Physical dependence and addiction is a serious health threat to any person who abuses drugs, but these threats are often more serious for young women than they are for other groups of people. In fact, in his book Women and Addiction in the United States, Dr. Stephen R. Kandall states that:…
The state of Texas is known for many great things! Everything is bigger in Texas, including the heart of people. Austin is a mecca for food, music, originality, innovation and urban growth. Relocation and real estate experts have Austin, Texas and beyond as a desirable place to live. While many people have lived good life and raised families, created solid…
