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Deborah A Gibbs¹, Stephanie R Hawkins, A Monique Clinton-Sherrod

¹RTI International, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709-2194, USA. dag@rti.org

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Program Evaluation
Public Health
Social Work

Background:

Empowerment evaluation is increasingly recognized but lacks documented outcomes.
Sexual violence programs often face challenges in evaluation practice and capacity.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the process and outcomes of the Evaluation Assistance for Sexual Violence Programs project.
To combine participant and technical assistance provider perspectives on empowerment evaluation.

Main Methods:

A mixed-methods approach was used, gathering insights from program participants and technical assistance providers.
The study focused on the Evaluation Assistance for Sexual Violence Programs project.

Main Results:

Participating programs reported enhanced evaluation capacity, increased resources, and more sophisticated evaluation practices.
Programs successfully applied evaluation findings to improve services.
Key factors for success included collaborative relationships, staff participation, tailored assistance, and integrated learning.

Conclusions:

Empowerment evaluation, when supported by tailored technical assistance, can substantially improve program evaluation capacity and effectiveness.
Collaborative approaches and maximizing staff engagement are vital for successful empowerment evaluation implementation.