ERIC Number: EJ909791
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011-Jan
Pages: 21
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A Nationwide Survey of State-Mandated Evaluation Practices for Domestic Violence Agencies
Riger, Stephanie; Staggs, Susan L.
Journal of Interpersonal Violence, v26 n1 p50-70 Jan 2011
Many agencies serving survivors of domestic violence are required to evaluate their services. Three possible evaluation strategies include: a) process measurement, which typically involves a frequency count of agency activities, such as the number of counseling hours given; b) outcome evaluation, which measures the impact of agency activities on clients, such as increased understanding of the dynamics of abuse; or c) performance measurement, which assesses the extent to which agencies achieve their stated goals. Findings of a telephone survey of state funders of domestic violence agencies in the United States revealed that most states (67%) require only process measurement, while fewer than 10% require performance measurement. Most (69%) funders reported satisfaction with their evaluation strategy and emphasized the need for involvement of all stakeholders, especially grantees, in developing an evaluation. (Contains 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Family Violence, Telephone Surveys, Measurement, National Surveys, Public Agencies, Counseling, Outcomes of Treatment, Performance Based Assessment, Agency Role, Interviews, Content Analysis, Services
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