Type:	Journal Article
Title:	A nationwide survey of state-mandated evaluation practices for domestic violence agencies
Other Titles:	Journal of interpersonal violence
Authors:	Staggs, Susan L Riger, Stephanie
Keywords:	Measurement;Counselling;Service provision
Year:	2011
Publisher:	Sage Publications
Citation:	26 (1), January 2011
Notes:	Many [US] 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. [?2009 SAGE Publications. All rights reserved. For further information, visit SAGE Publications link.]
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/13127
ISSN:	0886-2605
Appears in Collections:	Journal Articles

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