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Using benefit-cost analysis to assess child abuse prevention and intervention programs.
1University of Washington, Seattle, USA.
Child Welfare
|May 21, 1999
Summary
Benefit-cost analysis can improve evaluations of child abuse prevention and intervention programs. This economic framework offers a structured approach to assessing the value of child welfare initiatives.
Area of Science:
- Child Welfare
- Economics
- Program Evaluation
Background:
- Child abuse prevention and intervention programs are frequently evaluated.
- Discussions often include program benefits and costs.
- Systemic benefit-cost analysis has not been widely applied to these programs.
Purpose of the Study:
- Advocate for the use of benefit-cost analysis in evaluating child abuse prevention and intervention programs.
- Introduce the fundamental concepts of benefit-cost analysis.
- Illustrate its application within the child welfare sector.
Main Methods:
- Review of benefit-cost analysis principles.
- Application of these principles to child welfare program assessment.
- Discussion of limitations in social service program contexts.
Main Results:
- Benefit-cost analysis provides a structured framework for program evaluation.
- This economic approach can enhance the assessment of child welfare initiatives.
- Specific considerations and limitations exist for applying this method to social services.
Conclusions:
- Benefit-cost analysis offers a valuable, structured methodology for child abuse program evaluations.
- Its application can lead to more rigorous and comprehensive assessments.
- Understanding limitations is crucial for effective implementation in child welfare.
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