Evaluation of Peer and Prevention Programs : A Blueprint for Successful Design and Implementation

David R. (Purdue University Black

ISBN 10: 0415884780 / ISBN 13: 9780415884785

Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd Dez 2011, 2011

About this Item

Neuware - This user-friendly training manual will meet the needs of peer program and prevention program professionals by providing step-by-step instructions for setting-up an evaluation program. It addresses the essential components of the evaluation process and guides professionals through the planning, development, implementation, and data collection stages. The authors establish a rationale for program evaluation, explaining how it differs from research, and discuss ways to align the vision, mission, and goals of a program. They then describe several approaches to evaluation and methods for successfully collecting and analyzing data. Methods for reporting the results of evaluations are also considered. An accompanying CD will contain evaluation forms, handouts, and other useful materials.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Evaluation of Peer and Prevention Programs : A Blueprint for Successful Design and Implementation
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Dez 2011
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415884780
• ISBN 13: 9780415884785
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 275W x 229H x 22D millimeters 275 millimeters width by 229 millimeters height by 22 millimeters depth
• Weight: 712 grams

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Synopsis

Whether you are responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating peer and prevention programs or simply an outside consultant or evaluator, this book will be an essential guide for your work. This user-friendly training manual provides a blueprint of a step-by-step approach to setting-up an evaluation program that guides you through the planning, development, implementation, data collection, and organization stages, and then communicating the results to others. The authors establish a rationale for program evaluation, explaining how it differs from research, and discuss ways to align the vision, mission, and goals of a program. They then describe several approaches to evaluation and methods for successfully collecting and analyzing data. Methods for reporting the results are also considered and numerous forms and charts are provided to assist with and illustrate the organization, evaluation, and reporting of data. An accompanying CD contains guidelines, handouts, and forms that can be reproduced for your own use in evaluation.

About the Author

David Black, PhD, MPH, HSPP, CHES, CPPE, FASHA, FSBM, FAAHB, AAHE is Professor of Public Health at Purdue University and President Emeritus of the National Peer Helpers Association (NPHA) and Treasurer of the National Association of Peer Program Professionals (NAPPP).

Elizabeth S. Foster, EdD, is a professor in the Department of Educational Leadership at the University of North Carolina Wilmington and President Emeritus of the National Peer Helper Association (NPHA).

Judith A. Tindall, PhD, is president of Psychological Network Inc., a full service psychological group in St. Charles, Missouri, and President Emeritus of the National Peer Helpers Association (NPHA) and President of the National Association of Peer Program Professionals (NAPPP).