A Program Intended to Reduce Violence in Schools, Taught Youth

question 53

Essay

A program intended to reduce violence in schools, taught youth coping skills on how to deal with stress and negative emotions. While on the surface, it appeared to be successful, the school board would not continue funding the program unless an official evaluation was done. Using the knowledge you gained in Chapter 1 so far, can you identify two reasons why a formal evaluation of a program is important to the school board in deciding to continue funding it?

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Definitions:

First Nations

Indigenous peoples in Canada, recognized as the original inhabitants.

Individual Human Beings

Each single member of the Homo sapiens species, emphasizing the uniqueness and personal identity of every person.

Consumerism

The cultural inclination towards the buying and accumulation of goods and services in ever-increasing amounts.

Oppose Consumerism

To critique or resist the culture of acquiring and valuing goods and services in excess of one's basic needs.