Scenario Evaluation Plan for Domestic Violence Agency: Assignment – HSM 270, Week 5

Summary

A domestic violence agency's evaluation plan is described. Students learn about process and outcome evaluations in social work.

Evaluation plan purpose

The PEACE Domestic Violence Agency wants to assess its work. It wants to know the effects of its services on people's lives.

Evaluation plan type

The agency will use a project-wide evaluation with an empowerment approach. This approach involves program staff in the evaluation.

Process and outcome evaluations

Process evaluation will assess the services delivered and their effectiveness. Outcome evaluation will measure the agency's goals and changes due to its efforts.

Data collection and reporting

Data will be collected through activity logs, surveys, and interviews. The project manager will report the results quarterly.

Key terms

Empowerment approach

A type of evaluation plan that focuses on the program's purpose and involves staff.

Process evaluation

Assesses the services delivered and their effectiveness.

Outcome evaluation

Measures the agency's goals and changes due to its efforts.

PEACE Domestic Violence Agency

An agency that promotes security, support, and empowerment for domestic violence victims.

Yuen & Terao

Authors who wrote about grant writing and program evaluation.

Domestic violence

Abuse or violence in a domestic setting, such as in a family or household.

Questions this document helps with

• What are process and outcome evaluations?
• How can an agency assess its services?
• What data should be collected for evaluation?

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