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Robin Franklin
RE: Discussion – Week 9
C O L L A P S E
Post a description of the process evaluation that you chose and explain why you selected this example.
Implementation evaluation is primarily concerned with and investigates the procedures and processes established to
carry out the program (Dudley, 2014). The process evaluation that I have chosen to assess is linking the intervention to be
clients’ problems. An example of the logical ink between the causes of a problem and the approach used by a program is
the problem of child abuse (Dudley, 2014). Several known causes of child abuse have been identified, including
intergenerational transmission (abuse being taught from generation to generation), inadequate parenting skills, stresses
associated with poverty, and isolation from important social supports (Dudley, 2014).
Describe the stage of program implementation in which the evaluation occurred, the informants, the questions
asked, and the results.
Introducing the logic model at the implementation stage provides a framework for considering many ways to improve
intervention, to correct its course if needed, and to maintain its quality (Dudley, 2014). The logic model helps identify the
client’s unmet needs and focus on the anticipated outcomes or accomplishments. The implementation of the intervention
should prioritize the client achieving, said outcomes. According to Dudley (2014), the questions asked should be:
1. Does the program’s approach seem to be directly linked to the clients’ problems?
2. What are the mechanisms for change triggered by the program?
3. How do these mechanisms counteract the existing social processes?
4. What is the evidence that these mechanisms are effective?
Based upon your comparison of the case study and the program evaluation report that you chose,
improve upon the information presented in the case study by identifying gaps in information.
The case study and program evaluation that I have chosen has some similarities. However, the case study focused on
individuals of different agencies that would collaborate to identify a more multidisciplinary services for clients. The gaps
of the case study were what questions were being asked, where the information is coming from (which agency and who
the informants are, such as what position within the agency), is this information coming from the stakeholders or they are
coming from individuals who are directly working with the clients. I would like to know what county and the accessibility
of the resources for the clients.
Resources
Dudley, J. R. (2014). Social work evaluation: Enhancing what we do. (2nd ed.) Chicago, IL: Lyceum Books.
Plummer, S.-B., Makris, S., & Brocksen S. (Eds.). (2014b). Social work case studies: Concentration year. Baltimore, MD:
Laureate International Universities Publishing. [Vital Source e-reader]. “Social Work Research: Qualitative Groups” (pp.
68–69).