Was the great program successful?
The program had a moderate positive effect on gang membership. The odds of joining a gang were 39 percent lower for students completing the G.R.E.A.T. program than for students in the control group at the 1-year follow-up.
What is great program?
The Gang Resistance Education And Training (G.R.E.A.T.) Program is a school-based, law enforcement officer-instructed classroom curriculum. The program, whose primary objective is prevention, is intended as an immunization against delinquency, youth violence, and gang membership. G.R.E.A.T.
Who funds the great program?
G.R.E.A.T. is supported by a national policy board consisting of local and federal law enforcement agencies, a national training committee, and five regional training centers operated by local law enforcement partners.
When was the great program established?
1991
Fast Facts. G.R.E.A.T. youth and community outreach program was launched in 1991 to proactively combat violent crime.
Why is the great program important?
The G.R.E.A.T. Program assists in building better relationships between law enforcement officers and the community. The G.R.E.A.T. Program reduces gang joining while increasing negative attitudes toward gangs and positive attitudes toward law enforcement.
How long is the DARE program?
The core curriculum of DARE consists of 17 lessons, one given each week. These lessons are taught by police officers in school classrooms. Lessons last about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Following is a brief description of the 17 lessons (Rosenbaum et al.
How is DARE funded?
Morales stated that DARE is typically funded by local school districts and private donations. He also said some districts use state or federal preventive grants to pay for DARE programs. Some school districts used their SDFS grants to pay for the DARE Program.
What is the DARE program called now?
keepin’ it REAL program
The DARE program lost funding in 1998 and has since been replaced by the keepin’ it REAL program (kiR).
What is the DARE program today?
Today, DARE has adjusted its curriculum and now incorporates more evidence-based methods. Instead of 45-minute lectures, DARE sessions typically involve role-playing activities, peer interactions, and workshops on decision-making, effective communication, and developing coping skills.
Is DARE program still around?
The DARE program lost funding in 1998 and has since been replaced by the keepin’ it REAL program (kiR). This program is more interactive based on the criticism that DARE workshops just consisted of police officers standing up and talking.
What is program evaluation?
Program evaluation represents an adaptation of social research methods to the task of studying social interventions so that sound judgments can be drawn about the social problems addressed, and the design, implementation, impact, and efficiency of programs that address those problems.
What skills do you need to be a program evaluator?
1 Experience in the type of evaluation needed 2 Comfortable with quantitative data sources and analysis 3 Able to work with a wide variety of stakeholders, including representatives of target populations 4 Can develop innovative approaches to evaluation while considering the realities affecting a program (e.g., a small budget)
How do you choose a good evaluation team?
Good evaluation requires a combination of skills that are rarely found in one person. The preferred approach is to choose an evaluation team that includes internal program staff, external stakeholders, and possibly consultants or contractors with evaluation expertise.
What are the appropriate standards for program evaluation?
Propriety standards focus on ensuring that an evaluation will be conducted legally, ethically, and with regard for promoting the welfare of those involved in or affected by the program evaluation.