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Comprehensive evaluation: a holistic approach to evaluating domestic violence offender programmes.
Erica Bowen1, Elizabeth Gilchrist
1Department of Community-based Medicine, University of Bristol, 24 Tyndall Avenue, Bristol BS8 1TQ, England.
Summary
Evaluations of domestic violence offender programs need a broader focus beyond behavior. A holistic approach examining psychological traits and treatment factors is essential for understanding rehabilitation success.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Criminology
- Social Work
Background:
- Current evaluations of domestic violence offender programs primarily focus on behavioral outcomes.
- This narrow focus may limit understanding of program effectiveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To advocate for a more holistic approach in evaluating domestic violence offender programs.
- To propose a comprehensive evaluation framework incorporating psychological and treatment characteristics.
Main Methods:
- Outlining an interpretation of a comprehensive evaluation framework.
- Hypothesizing the insights gained from assessing mediating variables in program evaluations.
Main Results:
- Identified key mediating variables: heterogeneity of treatment targets, motivation to change, program integrity, and therapeutic factors.
- Suggests these variables are crucial for understanding treatment processes.
Conclusions:
- Theoretically informed, multifaceted evaluations are necessary for a deeper understanding of successful rehabilitation.
- Moving beyond solely behavioral outcomes is critical for effective program development and assessment.