Empowerment and participatory evaluation of community interventions multiple benefits

Program evaluations are more relevant when conducted by the people directly involved in the programs and members of the communities they serve. Learn how empowerment and participatory evaluation can help community programs deliver more effective services! With this book, you'll examine theoret...

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Otros Autores: Harper, Gary W. (-), Suarez-Balcazar, Yolanda
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Routledge 2012.
Edición:1st ed
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Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009798189506719
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Community-Based Approaches to Empowerment and Participatory Evaluation; References; Implementing an Outcomes Model in the Participatory Evaluation of Community Initiatives; Introduction; Outcomes Model and Evaluation Theory; Outcomes Model; Evaluation Theory; The Process of Implementing an Outcomes Model: Evaluation Phases; Phase I: Developing a Partnership and Planning the Evaluation; Challenges and Potential Solutions; Phase II: Developing an Outcomes Model; Challenges and Potential Solutions
  • Phase III: Identifying the Methodology and Data CollectionChallenges and Potential Solutions in Developing Tools and Protocols; Challenges and Solutions in Selecting the Data Collection Method and Its Implementation; Phase IV: Interpreting and Reporting Findings; Challenges and Potential Solutions; Phase V: Utilization of Evaluation Findings; Challenges and Potential Solutions; Time Spent in Process-Related Issues; Discussion; References; Building Capacity for Participatory Evaluation Within Community Initiatives; Framework and Supports for Participatory Evaluation within Communities
  • Naming and Framing the Problem or GoalDeveloping a Logic Model for Achieving Success; Identifying Research Questions and Appropriate Methods; Documenting the Intervention and Its Effects; Making Sense of the Data; Using the Information to Celebrate and Make Adjustments; Challenges and Benefits of Participatory Evaluation; Conclusion; References; Promoting Program Success and Fulfilling Accountability Requirements in a Statewide Community-Based Initiative: Challenges, Progress, and Lessons Learned; Introduction; Challenges to Evaluation; Empowerment Evaluation
  • First Steps Internal Accountability SystemPIE Tools; Effective Practice Network; Evaluation Coaching; PIE in One County; Challenges, Progress, and Lessons Learned; Organizational Structure/Systems Coordination; Multiple Stakeholders/Multiple Needs; Evaluation Readiness; Conclusion; Note; References; Collaborative Process Evaluation: Enhancing Community Relevance and Cultural Appropriateness in HIV Prevention; Introduction; Collaborative Process Evaluation; Theorencal Foundanons; Developing the Collaborative Partnership; The Evaluation Planand Methods; Staff Members' Skill Enhancement
  • Program Promotion and Outreach MonitoringProgram Implementation; Program Changes Based on Process Evaluation; Modifications to Both SHERO's and YMP Programs; Modifications Specific to the SHERO's Program; Modifications Specific to YMP; Benefits of the Collaborative Process Evaluation; Conclusion; References; Collaborative Program Development and Evaluation: A Case Study in Conflict Resolution Education; Conflict Resolution in Schools Program: A Case Study; Project Overview; Phases of CRiSP Development; Phase I: Initial Planning and Identification of Needs
  • Phase II: Design and Implementation in Target Schools