Program Evaluation for Social Workers: Foundations of Evidence-Based Programs

this Text Presents A Practical And Tested Approach Of How To Do Case- And Program-level Evaluations Within Social Service Programs. It Provides An Unintimidating Conceptual Understanding Of How Programs Can Become More Accountable By Incorporating Uncomplicated Evaluation Strategies Into Their Day-to-day Service Delivery Activities.

with The Above In Mind, This Edition Has Been Completely Updated, Revised (some Chapters Have Been Totally Rewritten), And Re-arranged In An Effort To Present The Essential Ingredients For Programs To Become Evidence Based. The Result Is A Text Eminently Suited For Social Work Program Evaluation Courses, Administration Courses, Program Planning Courses, And Program Design Courses.

• The Book Is Student-friendly And Written In A Straightforward Manner

• Emphasis On Ethics, Diversity, Stakeholder Involvement, And Logic Models Reflected Throughout The Entire Book

• Each Chapter Illustrates How Its Contents Can Be Incorporated Into Evidence-based Programs

• Its Unique Perspective Blends Case- And Program-level Evaluation Techniques

• It Highlights The Monitoring Approach To Evaluation

• The Book Has A Logical And Flexible Learning Plan That Allows A Range Of Customization Possibilities

• Prepares Students To Become Accountable And Competent Social Work Practitioners And Future Program Administrators

• Numerous, Figures, Tables, And Boxes Bring Content To Life Visit The Companion Website At Www.oup.com/us/swevaluation For Student And Instructor Resources