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- catalog abstract "This outstanding group of evaluators from academia, government, nonprofits, and foundations explores empowerment evaluation, a method for using evaluation concepts, techniques, and findings to foster improvement and self-determination. Empowerment Evaluation begins with an in-depth examination of this type of evaluation as it has been adopted in academic and foundation settings. The book then focuses on the various contexts in which empowerment evaluation is conducted, ranging from resistant environments (in which significant effort is required to move from passive-compliance orientations) to responsive environments (that already have a tradition of self-determination and community organizing). Interesting highlights concerning the role empowerment evaluation has played in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' substance abuse prevention programs are detailed throughout the book. The contributors also provide down-to-earth tools and technical assistance needed to conduct empowerment evaluation. This volume concludes with themes that emerge from the chapters and recommendations concerning next steps. This serves to strengthen the links between empowerment evaluation and community capacity building. This book provides evaluators and program participants with the tools to address the concerns of self-assessment and accountability through the use of empowerment evaluation.".
- catalog contributor b8782033.
- catalog contributor b8782034.
- catalog contributor b8782035.
- catalog created "c1996.".
- catalog date "1996".
- catalog date "c1996.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "c1996.".
- catalog description "1. Empowerment Evaluation: An Introduction to Theory and Practice / David M. Fetterman -- 2. Empowerment Evaluation and Accelerated Schools / Henry M. Levin -- 3. Empowerment Evaluation and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation / Ricardo A. Millett -- 4. Empowerment Evaluation and State Government: Moving From Resistance to Adoption / Joyce Keller -- 5. The HIV Prevention Evaluation Initiative: A Model for Collaborative and Empowerment Evaluation / Cynthia A. Gomez and Ellen Goldstein -- 6. Empowerment Evaluation: Building Upon a Tradition of Activism in the African American Community / Cheryl N. Grills, Karen Bass, Didra L. Brown and Aletha Akers -- 7. Realizing Participant Empowerment in the Evaluation of Nonprofit Women's Services Organizations: Notes From the Front Line / Arlene Bowers Andrews -- ".
- catalog description "14. The Plan Quality Index: An Empowerment Evaluation Tool for Measuring and Improving the Quality of Plans / Frances Dunn Butterfoss, Robert M. Goodman, Abraham Wandersman, Robert F. Valois and Matthew J. Chinman -- 15. Building Community Capacity With Evaluation Activities That Empower / Steven E. Mayer -- 16. Conclusion: Reflections on Emergent Themes and Next Steps / David M. Fetterman.".
- catalog description "8. Empowering Community Health Initiatives Through Evaluation / Stephen B. Fawcett, Adrienne Paine-Andrews, Vincent T. Francisco, Jerry A. Schultz, Kimber P. Richter, Rhonda K. Lewis, Kari Jo Harris, Ella L. Williams, Jannette Y. Berkley, Christine M. Lopez and Jacqueline L. Fisher -- 9. Empowerment Evaluation at Federal and Local Levels: Dealing With Quality / Robert K. Yin, Shakeh Jackie Kaftarian and Nancy F. Jacobs -- 10. Evaluation and Self-Direction in Community Prevention Coalitions / John F. Stevenson, Roger E. Mitchell and Paul Florin -- 11. Fairness, Liberty, and Empowerment Evaluation / Dennis E. Mithaug -- 12. Empowering Community Groups With Evaluation Skills: The Prevention Plus III Model / Jean Ann Linney and Abraham Wandersman -- 13. Participatory and Empowerment Evaluation: Lessons Learned in Training and Technical Assistance / Margret A. Dugan -- ".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references and indexes.".
- catalog description "This outstanding group of evaluators from academia, government, nonprofits, and foundations explores empowerment evaluation, a method for using evaluation concepts, techniques, and findings to foster improvement and self-determination. Empowerment Evaluation begins with an in-depth examination of this type of evaluation as it has been adopted in academic and foundation settings. The book then focuses on the various contexts in which empowerment evaluation is conducted, ranging from resistant environments (in which significant effort is required to move from passive-compliance orientations) to responsive environments (that already have a tradition of self-determination and community organizing). Interesting highlights concerning the role empowerment evaluation has played in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' substance abuse prevention programs are detailed throughout the book. The contributors also provide down-to-earth tools and technical assistance needed to conduct empowerment evaluation. This volume concludes with themes that emerge from the chapters and recommendations concerning next steps. This serves to strengthen the links between empowerment evaluation and community capacity building. This book provides evaluators and program participants with the tools to address the concerns of self-assessment and accountability through the use of empowerment evaluation.".
- catalog extent "xii, 411 p. :".
- catalog hasFormat "Empowerment evaluation.".
- catalog identifier "0761900241 (c : alk. paper)".
- catalog identifier "076190025X (p : alk. paper)".
- catalog isFormatOf "Empowerment evaluation.".
- catalog issued "1996".
- catalog issued "c1996.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "Thousand Oaks, Calif. : Sage,".
- catalog relation "Empowerment evaluation.".
- catalog spatial "United States".
- catalog spatial "United States.".
- catalog subject "361.8/0973 20".
- catalog subject "Community health services United States Citizen participation Evaluation.".
- catalog subject "Community organization United States Citizen participation Evaluation.".
- catalog subject "Evaluation research (Social action programs) United States.".
- catalog subject "HV91 .E54 1996".
- catalog subject "Human services United States Citizen participation Evaluation.".
- catalog subject "Present value analysis United States.".
- catalog tableOfContents "1. Empowerment Evaluation: An Introduction to Theory and Practice / David M. Fetterman -- 2. Empowerment Evaluation and Accelerated Schools / Henry M. Levin -- 3. Empowerment Evaluation and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation / Ricardo A. Millett -- 4. Empowerment Evaluation and State Government: Moving From Resistance to Adoption / Joyce Keller -- 5. The HIV Prevention Evaluation Initiative: A Model for Collaborative and Empowerment Evaluation / Cynthia A. Gomez and Ellen Goldstein -- 6. Empowerment Evaluation: Building Upon a Tradition of Activism in the African American Community / Cheryl N. Grills, Karen Bass, Didra L. Brown and Aletha Akers -- 7. Realizing Participant Empowerment in the Evaluation of Nonprofit Women's Services Organizations: Notes From the Front Line / Arlene Bowers Andrews -- ".
- catalog tableOfContents "14. The Plan Quality Index: An Empowerment Evaluation Tool for Measuring and Improving the Quality of Plans / Frances Dunn Butterfoss, Robert M. Goodman, Abraham Wandersman, Robert F. Valois and Matthew J. Chinman -- 15. Building Community Capacity With Evaluation Activities That Empower / Steven E. Mayer -- 16. Conclusion: Reflections on Emergent Themes and Next Steps / David M. Fetterman.".
- catalog tableOfContents "8. Empowering Community Health Initiatives Through Evaluation / Stephen B. Fawcett, Adrienne Paine-Andrews, Vincent T. Francisco, Jerry A. Schultz, Kimber P. Richter, Rhonda K. Lewis, Kari Jo Harris, Ella L. Williams, Jannette Y. Berkley, Christine M. Lopez and Jacqueline L. Fisher -- 9. Empowerment Evaluation at Federal and Local Levels: Dealing With Quality / Robert K. Yin, Shakeh Jackie Kaftarian and Nancy F. Jacobs -- 10. Evaluation and Self-Direction in Community Prevention Coalitions / John F. Stevenson, Roger E. Mitchell and Paul Florin -- 11. Fairness, Liberty, and Empowerment Evaluation / Dennis E. Mithaug -- 12. Empowering Community Groups With Evaluation Skills: The Prevention Plus III Model / Jean Ann Linney and Abraham Wandersman -- 13. Participatory and Empowerment Evaluation: Lessons Learned in Training and Technical Assistance / Margret A. Dugan -- ".
- catalog title "Empowerment evaluation : knowledge and tools for self-assessment & accountability / David M. Fetterman, Shakeh J. Kaftarian, Abraham Wandersman, editors.".
- catalog type "text".