TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2019//
TI  - Methodological strategies for evaluating youth gang prevention programs
JO  - Evaluation and program planning
A1  - Brisson, Joshua
A1  - Pekelny, Igor
A1  - Ungar, Michael
SP  - e101747
EP  - e101747
VL  - 79
IS  - 
N2  - This article reflects on common challenges and lessons learned during the evaluation of gang prevention programs based on case studies of three federally funded Canadian programs. Elements of evaluation design, implementation, data analysis and reporting of results are discussed. More specifically, the article highlights issues that occur when evaluating community projects focused on preventing extreme risks for violence and the complexity of working in potentially dangerous and/or unstable work environments. Topics covered include the problem with quasi-experimental designs, model fidelity adherence, program documentation, client recruitment and retention, and data collection. Recommendations are provided to improve evaluations of youth gang prevention programs and similar community-based interventions that focus on the prevention of youth violence.<br><br>Copyright © 2019 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0149-7189
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2019.101747
ID  - ref1
ER  -