Reference no: EM133447902
Case Study: Read chapter eleven in the textbook and use the Strategic Prevention Framework to guide you in evaluating the agency or program you select.
View the agency/program's website and call or visit the agency/program and use the checklist below to interview the manager:
Name of agency/program you selected:
What is the mission statement/vision the program/agency?
What theory (theories) is the program based on?
Questions:
Describe the target population of the program.
What are the stated goals and objectives of the program? How does the agency/program measure the current program outcomes according to the program's existing evaluation practices?
What are the data collection procedures? (Surveys, questionnaires, etc.) Explain if these procedures have been effective or not.
What are the data analysis strategies that they use? Explain if these strategies have been effective or not.
Who are the community stakeholders involved in the program?
List some of the resources available to which clients (the target population) are referred:
Are there any gaps in services/resources? If so, briefly explain how your proposed project/program can fill those gaps. If there are no gaps, propose some ways to raise stakeholder awareness:
If there are no obvious gaps in resources/services provided, explain how your proposed program/project could still reinforce or complement what this agency/program is doing to address the selected social issue:
Describe the personnel structure of the program. Describe the leadership involved. What are the degrees required?
Explain if a strategic plan for the program is apparent or not. Is the program designed with culturally competent policies in mind?
Explain the activities provided by the program. Is there a range of activities?
How is this program funded? How is the funding sustained?
What are the intended short, moderate, and long-term outcomes expected in the program? How are they measured or evaluated for effectiveness?