When Evaluating a Program That Aims to Keep Repeat Offenders

question 52

Essay

When evaluating a program that aims to keep repeat offenders from recidivism, is it enough to look at the rate of crime in the three months following completion of the program? What other factors would an evidence-based approach take into account aside from the three-month success rate?

Analyze different community factors that can exacerbate welfare problems.

Comprehend the challenges and importance of primary prevention in welfare issues.

Learn the multi-dimensional approach in problem analysis including political, solution-oriented, and financial perspectives.

Grasp the process of evaluating policy options through specific criteria.

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Definitions:

Nursing Health History

A detailed account of a patient's past and current health status, collected by a nurse to guide future care.

Data Collection

The process of gathering and measuring information on variables of interest in a systematic fashion.

Physical Assessment

A systematic examination of the body by a healthcare professional to evaluate the status of a patient's physical health.

Spinal Cord Injury

Damage to the spinal cord that results in a loss of function, such as mobility or sensation, below the level of injury.