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OCLC number
46529884
Author
Richardson, Gordon David,1968-
Title
A practicum concerning implementation evaluation : the restorative resolutions project evaluation.
Degree
M.S.W. -- University of Manitoba, 1995
Publisher
Ottawa : National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 1996.
Description
5 microfiches.
Notes
Includes bibliographical references.
Abstract
The lack of information about the implementation of social programs has led some theorists to speculate that poor or ambiguous program outcomes are due not to poor policies and program designs, but instead due to poor implementation. The ultimate solution to this problem is to dramatically improve the implementation of policy into practice. In the meantime, it is necessary to improve the discipline of implementation evaluation, which, in turn, can assist in improving of program implementation itself. This practicum is a small contribution in the effort to improve implementation evaluation practice. By first examining implementation evaluation theory, and then assessing practice against this theory, the practicum was able to identify problems in, and recommend solutions for, the evaluation of Restorative Resolutions, an innovative community-based sentencing program at the John Howard Society of Manitoba. The problem areas included the need to react to changing stakeholder demands, the need for a program model that includes treatment approaches, and the measurement of target group coverage and bias. It is hoped that, by examining and learning lessons from practice, and by sharing these lessons with other evaluators, the discipline of implementation evaluation will be improved.
ISBN
0612134784
9780612134782