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Peer reviewedBybee, Deborah; And Others – Evaluation and Program Planning, 1995
An outreach and linkage program for the homeless mentally ill documented successful outcomes in terms of housing but not in terms of functioning for the 163 participants. Recruitment source, client functioning cluster type, and hours of service received were predictors of the four-month residential setting. (SLD)
Descriptors: Homeless People, Housing, Mental Disorders, Outreach Programs
Peer reviewedStrasser, Stephen; Deniston, O. Lynn – Evaluation and Program Planning, 1978
Factors involved in pre-planned and post-planned evaluation of program effectiveness are compared: (1) reliability and cost of data; (2) internal and external validity; (3) obtrusiveness and threat; (4) goal displacement and program direction. A model to help program administrators decide which approach is more appropriate is presented. (Author/MH)
Descriptors: Data Collection, Decision Making, Evaluation Criteria, Evaluation Methods
Peer reviewedApsler, Robert – Evaluation and Program Planning, 1978
Strasser and Deniston's own analysis (TM 504 254) shows that post-planned evaluations are unsuitable substitutes for pre-planned evaluations. When viewed as post-experimental interviews, however, post-planned evaluations can produce valuable information which complements traditional experimental and quasi-experimental evaluations. (MH)
Descriptors: Data Collection, Evaluation Methods, Objectives, Program Effectiveness
Peer reviewedMoon, Melissa M.; Latessa, Edward J. – Evaluation and Program Planning, 1994
The effectiveness of an innovative outpatient drug-free treatment facility serving felony drug offenders who are placed on probation is evaluated. Treatment included educational and group therapy as well as acupuncture. Background characteristics, levels of treatment, and selected outcomes are described. Principles of successful interventions are…
Descriptors: Adults, Crime, Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction
