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Stephanie R Hawkins1, A Monique Clinton-Sherrod, Neil Irvin

  • 1RTI International, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2194, USA. hawkins@rti.org

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Program Development
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Sexual violence is a significant public health issue requiring effective prevention strategies.
  • Logic models are increasingly recognized as essential tools for designing and evaluating public health programs.
  • Existing programs for preventing sexual violence, particularly male perpetration, need robust development frameworks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the utility of logic models in enhancing sexual violence prevention programs.
  • To demonstrate how logic model development can lead to significant program improvements.
  • To highlight the role of empowerment evaluation in program refinement.

Main Methods:

  • The study utilized an empowerment evaluation framework funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
  • Two case studies focused on programs aimed at preventing first-time male perpetration of sexual violence.
  • The core method involved the development of program logic models within these case studies.

Main Results:

  • Logic model development increased organizational awareness of the critical role of environmental context in program success.
  • The process of creating logic models effectively identified gaps within existing organizational programming.
  • Case studies illustrated how logic models guided the closure of identified programming gaps, suggesting actionable improvements.

Conclusions:

  • Developing accurate program logic models is vital for successful sexual violence prevention initiatives.
  • Logic models serve as powerful tools for refining program strategies by revealing environmental influences and internal organizational deficiencies.
  • The integration of logic models within an empowerment evaluation framework can drive substantial positive change in public health interventions.