About the book
Practical Program Evaluation for Criminal Justice shows readers how to apply the principles of fiscal responsibility, accountability, and evidence-based practice to criminal justice reform plans. Unlike other policy-based texts, which tend to focus more on implementation than assessment, this book provides applicable, step-by-step instruction on determining an initiative's necessity prior to its adoption (reducing the risk of wasting resources), as well as how to accurately gauge its effectiveness during initial roll-out stages. The book gradually introduces basic data analysis procedures and statistical techniques, which, once mastered, can be used to prove or disprove a program's worth. Lastly, the book introduces the types of stakeholders who should review evaluation results for quick action, as well as how to best structure reports to ensure their buy-in.
Editions of Practical Program Evaluation for Criminal Justice
- EBook
- ISBN 9781317521914
- PDF
- ISBN 9781317521921
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Practical Program Evaluation for Criminal Justice shows readers how to apply the principles of fiscal responsibility, accountability, and evidence-based practice to criminal justice reform plans. Unlike other policy-based texts, which tend to focus more on implementation than assessment, this book provides applicable, step-by-step instruction on determining an initiative's necessity prior to its adoption (reducing the risk of wasting resources), as well as how to accurately gauge its effectiveness during initial roll-out stages. The book gradually introduces basic data analysis procedures and statistical techniques, which, once mastered, can be used to prove or disprove a program's worth. Lastly, the book introduces the types of stakeholders who should review evaluation results for quick action, as well as how to best structure reports to ensure their buy-in.
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What is Practical Program Evaluation for Criminal Justice about?
Practical Program Evaluation for Criminal Justice shows readers how to apply the principles of fiscal responsibility, accountability, and evidence-based practice to criminal justice reform plans. Unlike other policy-based texts, which tend to focus more on implementation than assessment, this book provides applicable, step-by-step instruction on determining an initiative's necessity prior to its adoption (reducing the risk of wasting resources), as well as how to accurately gauge its effectiveness during initial roll-out stages. The book gradually introduces basic data analysis procedures and statistical techniques, which, once mastered, can be used to prove or disprove a program's worth. Lastly, the book introduces the types of stakeholders who should review evaluation results for quick action, as well as how to best structure reports to ensure their buy-in.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Practical Program Evaluation for Criminal Justice?
Law > Laws of specific jurisdictions and specific areas of law > Criminal law: procedure and offences > Criminal justice law
Where can I read a sample of Practical Program Evaluation for Criminal Justice?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317521914
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Practical Program Evaluation for Criminal Justice?
Gennaro F. Vito, George E. Higgins
Who is the Publisher of the book Practical Program Evaluation for Criminal Justice?
Taylor and Francis
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Practical Program Evaluation for Criminal Justice is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317521914) and pdf(ISBN 9781317521921)