Sage Publications Evaluating Services for Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (SAGE Series on Violence against Women)

Evaluating Services for Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault is a valuable resource not only for researchers and evaluators, but for service providers and funders as well. Written in clear, straightforward language, it addresses many complex factors that come into play when conducting victim-service evaluations, including issues of safety and confidentiality--a great tool for anyone involved in the work to end violence against women.--Cris M. Sullivan, author of Outcome Evaluation Strategies for Domestic Violence Programs: A Practical GuideEvaluation programs that effectively measure the success of domestic violence and sexual assault services are essential not only to assure high levels of client service and continued funding, but also in evaluating how far society has come in the effort to end violence against women.Evaluating Services for Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault provides comprehensive guidelines and field-tested tools for direct service evaluation programs. It also chronicles and celebrates over thirty years of progress made by the anti-violence movement. The authors offer a wealth of practical information at the same time they identify key issues and place them in the broader context of social and political change.Essential reading for anyone who works in or is affiliated with programs serving the needs of victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, Evaluating Services for Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault addresses the needs of both service providers and evaluators as well as funding agencies and policy makers. Putting Client Safety and Confidentiality FirstThe authors show how to design research methods that produce the desired evaluation results as well as protect the well being of clients and their progress in recovery. They explore the value and challenges of collaboration between evaluators and practitioners.The Link Between Evaluation and Interven