Evaluating LEAD and Diversion Programs
- Example list of evaluation topics and questions
- A list of example process and outcome evaluation questions that were used for LEAD evaluations in North Carolina.
- List of example data measures for LEAD evaluation
- List of example process and outcome measures for LEAD evaluations in North Carolina
- Recommendations for LEAD Program Data Tracking For Evaluation
- Recommendations for consistent program data tracking that can be useful for evaluation purposes.
- LEAD Logic Model
- A program logic model for a generic LEAD program that can be adapted to a specific program and be used to identify potential evaluation measures.
- LEAD Participant Interview Guide SAMPLE
- Sample interview questions to use for qualitative interviews with program participants
- LEAD Participant Survey Questions SAMPLE
- Sample survey questions to use with program participants to assess participant perceptions of program and to track outcomes over time.
- LEAD Police Officer Focus Group Guide SAMPLE
- Sample focus group questions to use for focus groups with police officers who are involved with the program to learn their perspective on the program.
- LEAD Stakeholders Interview Guide SAMPLE
- Sample interview questions to use for qualitative interviews with program partners (stakeholders) to learn their perspectives on the program.
- Blank Criminal Justice Data Entry Form
- An example data entry form to collect data on criminal justice outcomes before and after referral to program.
- Blank MCO data spreadsheet
- A blank example of a spreadsheet that can be produced by Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) to collect data on MCO-covered mental health and substance use service utilization involvement before and after referral to program.
- Example for creating comparison group
- An example process for constructing a comparison group that was used for LEAD evaluations in North Carolina. Comparison groups are part of more formal evaluations, and can be helpful in interpreting your outcome evaluation findings. If you are interested in learning more about them, ask your TA team.