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This brief document discusses how outcome evaluation can be used both internally and externally by domestic violence programs, how to share information with others, and how to use findings to justify or support services. The content of this series of Outcome Evaluation Issues Briefs is drawn from a 2007 NRCDV publication entitled "Outcome Evaluation Strategies for Domestic Violence Services Programs Receiving FVPSA Funding: A Practical Guide," authored by Eleanor Lyon, PhD and Cris Sullivan, PhD.

Before even beginning any evaluation efforts, all programs should consider three important issues: (1) how you will protect the confidentiality and safety of the survivors providing you information, (2) how to be respectful when gathering and using information, and (3) how you will address issues of diversity in your evaluation plan.

This brief document describes the difference between outcome and process evaluation, distinctions between goals, objectives, and outcomes, and how to select outcomes that make sense for domestic violence programs. The content of this series of Outcome Evaluation Issues Briefs is drawn from a 2007 NRCDV publication entitled "Outcome Evaluation Strategies for Domestic Violence Services Programs Receiving FVPSA Funding: A Practical Guide," authored by Eleanor Lyon, PhD and Cris Sullivan, PhD.

This brief document describes the benefits of evaluating domestic violence services by responding to popular reasons for resisting such efforts. The content of this series of Outcome Evaluation Issues Briefs is drawn from a 2007 NRCDV publication entitled "Outcome Evaluation Strategies for Domestic Violence Services Programs Receiving FVPSA Funding: A Practical Guide," authored by Eleanor Lyon, PhD and Cris Sullivan, PhD.

This brief document provides general guidelines for using samples with special considerations for shelters, groups, and advocacy; reviews protocols for data collection; and provides recommendations for data storage, entry, and analysis. The content of this series of Outcome Evaluation Issues Briefs is drawn from a 2007 NRCDV publication entitled "Outcome Evaluation Strategies for Domestic Violence Services Programs Receiving FVPSA Funding: A Practical Guide," authored by Eleanor Lyon, PhD and Cris Sullivan, PhD.

This brief document describes the key distinctions between research and evaluation and describes the utility of each for domestic violence programs. The content of this series of Outcome Evaluation Issues Briefs is drawn from a 2007 NRCDV publication entitled "Outcome Evaluation Strategies for Domestic Violence Services Programs Receiving FVPSA Funding: A Practical Guide," authored by Eleanor Lyon, PhD and Cris Sullivan, PhD.

This factsheet provides information on the importance of universal design, or designing for the largest audience possible.

This workbook provides a framework for coalition leadership and staff to discuss, identify and operationalize changes intended to integrate prevention into their organization.

This comprehensive guide provides information on developing policies and procedures for accounting, controls, reporting, revenue, expenditures, and asset management. 

​​​​​This resource explains how to set up a performance review plan so that your organization and employees get the most benefit from performance reviews.

When an agency fully embraces primary prevention, the work becomes part of the organizational culture, existing in all departments, volunteers, board members, and administrators. This guidebook defines organizational capacity for primary prevention as an agency's ability to support and implement domestic and sexual violence prevention efforts.

This survey report illustrates important national trends in service provision to youth. Trends in availability and accessibility highlight gaps in service as well as strengths and unique needs of communities.