evaluation - theory and practice
There are many papers on evaluation theory and practice. Some of these specifically address the domestic and family violence sector. A few of these are listed below:
Braaf, R 2008, ‘Evaluating domestic and family violence programs and services’, Australian Domestic and Family Violence Clearinghouse Newsletter, issue 31, pp. 5-8
This article focuses on some key issues for good practice for services evaluating their domestic and family violence interventions.
Carson E, Chung D & Day A 2009, Evaluating contracted domestic violence programs: Standardisation and organisational culture, Evaluation Journal of Australasia, vol 9, no. 1, pp 10-19
In this article, the authors reflect on theoretical and practical issues of evaluation. They report on the experience of undertaking an evaluation of domestic violence perpetrator and victim support programs delivered for an Australian state government by contracted community service agencies.
Jaycox LH, McCaffrey DF, Ocampo BW, Shelley GA, Blake SM, Peterson DJ 2006, ‘Challenges in the Evaluation and Implementation of School-Based Prevention and Intervention Programs on Sensitive Topics’, American Journal of Evaluation, vol. 27, no. 3
In this article, the authors discuss the challenges of launching a successful school-based program and evaluation, along with lessons learned from three projects that focus on intimate partner violence.
Laing, L 2003, Research and evaluation of interventions with women affected by domestic violence , Topic Paper, Australian Domestic and Family Violence Clearinghouse, Sydney
This paper provides an overview of literature on outcomes of domestic violence interventions with women. It identifies some of the challenges involved in research and evaluation of these services, and describes current approaches.
Parker R & Lamont A 2010, Evaluating programs, CAFCA Resource Sheet, Australian Institute of Family Studies, Melbourne
This resource sheet is aimed at providing program practitioners and providers with a range of resources relating to conducting program or practice evaluation.
Sullivan C & Alexy C 2001, Evaluating the outcomes of domestic violence service programs: some practical considerations and strategies, VAWnet, Harrisburg, PA
This article presents key issues from a guidebook on outcome evaluation strategies for domestic violence service programs. The guidebook was developed in the United States by the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence to provide practical assistance and examples in designing and carrying out effective evaluation strategies specifically for domestic violence service providers.
World Health Organization 2010, Preventing intimate partner and sexual violence against women : taking action and generating evidence, World Health Organization & London School of Tropical Health and Hygiene, Geneva
This World Health Organization document is aimed at policy-makers and planners who are engaged in developing evidence-based programs in the field of intimate partner and sexual violence against women. It includes a chapter on ‘Improving programme planning and evaluation’.
You will find more articles on evaluation in the following journals.
Evaluation and Program Planning
Evaluation and Program Planning is an international journal publishing articles on specific evaluation or planning efforts, and relevant discussions, "special issues", and book reviews.
Evaluation Journal of Australasia
The Evaluation Journal of Australasia is the official journal of the Australasian Evaluation Society. It contains articles about a wide range of subjects concerning evaluation.It is published twice a year.
Evaluation: The International Journal of Theory, Research and Practice
Evaluation is an international, interdisciplinary journal. It promotes dialogue between different evaluation traditions, such as program evaluation, technology assessment, auditing, value-added studies, policy evaluation and quality assessment.
Practical Assessment, Research and Evaluation
PARE is a peer reviewed, electronic journal publishing articles on assessment, research, evaluation and teaching practice.
Studies In Research: Evaluation, Impact & Training (SIR)
SIR is an international, peer reviewed electronic journal publishing reports in the broad areas of research, research training, evaluation and impact.
The Evaluation Exchange is a journal publishing findings and emerging strategies for evaluating programs and policies, particularly those focused on children, families, and communities.
This is an interactive web site where evaluators can share information and examples from their experience with specific evaluation methods. Collaborators to the site link to other resources about evaluation methods and approaches, conduct special events such as webinars, demonstrations and write-shops, and conduct research and development projects on specific evaluation methods.
