Considérations théoriques et méthodologiques lors de l’évaluation de programmes d’intervention de crise

Intensive crisis programs have been the object of numerous evaluations and evaluative inquiries. Nevertheless, experts and researchers are unable to make clear statements about the effectiveness of these programs in helping families and children in crisis. Methodological bias and confusion in the de...

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Published in:Canadian journal of program evaluation 2007-04, Vol.22 (1), p.151-176
Main Authors: Touchette, Luc, Pauzé, Robert
Format: Article
Language:English
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Program Evaluation
Program Implementation
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Summary:Intensive crisis programs have been the object of numerous evaluations and evaluative inquiries. Nevertheless, experts and researchers are unable to make clear statements about the effectiveness of these programs in helping families and children in crisis. Methodological bias and confusion in the definition and implementation of these programs may have contributed to the issue. This article identifies the main stakes in the evaluation of these programs and suggests solutions such as the early involvement of the evaluator in the program implementation process and new definitions of objectives and success criteria.
ISSN:0834-1516
1496-7308
DOI:10.3138/cjpe.022.007