Evaluation

Evaluation is a vital part of program planning and development. Evaluation helps determine what is working well and what could be improved about a program, project, or activity. The resources below can provide additional guidance on how to approach evaluation planning, data collection and quality improvement.

• Justice TA Team’s Evaluation Workbook (2021)
• Justice TA Intro to Evaluation slide deck (2021)
• North Carolina Opioid Action Plan Data Dashboard – Presents up-to-date county and state-level data on diverse measures related to opioids and social determinants of health
• Data Collection Across the Sequential Intercept Model (SIM): Essential Measures (2019 SAMHSA Report) –defines measures for looking at inputs, population characteristics, and outcomes for a variety of legal system interventions
• MAT for OUD in Jails and Prisons toolkit – Contains an overview of evaluation planning for such programs, and appendices with sample measures
• Cottage Health Evaluation Toolkit – A well-designed toolkit that walks you through each step of a 6-part process of conducting health-related program evaluation.

Evaluation Planning Templates

• Logic Model Template
• Data collection table Template
• Coming Soon: Data Presentation Templates

Sample Data Collection Tools by Program Type

• Evaluating MOUD in Detention Centers
• Evaluating LEAD and Diversion Programs
• Evaluating Reentry Programs

Looking for evaluation support? The Technical Assistance team can help you design your evaluation, find strategies to collect and manage data, and support you in analysis and dissemination. Reach out to the Technical Assistance Team to learn more: amy_oregan@med.unc.edu.