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Reality check. Evaluating a school-based gang prevention model.

C S Sellers1, T J Taylor, F A Esbensen

  • 1Department of Criminology, University of South Florida, USA.

Evaluation Review
|September 4, 1998
PubMed
Summary

The Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.) program evaluation found that officers received adequate training. However, program implementation varied across sites, impacting fidelity to the original curriculum.

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Area of Science:

  • Criminology
  • Educational Psychology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.) program is a school-based initiative launched in 1991 to prevent gang involvement among middle school students.
  • Developed collaboratively by federal and local law enforcement agencies, the program utilizes uniformed officers as certified instructors.
  • A national evaluation, funded by the National Institute of Justice in 1994, aimed to assess the program's effectiveness and implementation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a process evaluation of the G.R.E.A.T. program as part of a larger national study.
  • To assess the quality and fidelity of the G.R.E.A.T. Officer Training program through on-site observations.
  • To examine the implementation of the G.R.E.A.T. program in diverse school settings and identify variations.

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Main Methods:

  • On-site observations of G.R.E.A.T. Officer Training sessions to evaluate training content and delivery.
  • Observations of G.R.E.A.T. program implementation by certified officers across six different sites.
  • Comparison of the curriculum delivered to students with the curriculum taught during officer training to assess program fidelity.

Main Results:

  • The G.R.E.A.T. Officer Training program was generally well-received and considered adequate by participants.
  • Significant variations were observed in the implementation of the G.R.E.A.T. program across the six studied sites.
  • The fidelity of program delivery to students, compared to the intended curriculum, was inconsistent, suggesting challenges in standardization.

Conclusions:

  • While officer training appears sufficient, inconsistencies in program implementation pose a challenge to achieving uniform outcomes.
  • Further research and support may be needed to enhance program fidelity and ensure consistent delivery of the G.R.E.A.T. curriculum.
  • Addressing implementation variations is crucial for maximizing the impact of school-based gang prevention initiatives like G.R.E.A.T.