Description: This book provides an easily accessible overview of the process and problems in the evaluation of programs serving abused women.
Brief description: Stephanie Riger is Professor of Psychology and Gender and Women′s Studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago She is the recipient of the American Psychological Association′s Division 27 award for Distinguished Contributions to Research and Theory and a two-time winner of the Association for Women in Psychology′s Distinguished Publication Award. She is author of Transforming Psychology: Gender in Theory and Practice (Oxford University Press, 2000) as well as numerous journal articles and other books. Her current research focuses on the impact of welfare reform on intimate violence, and the evaluation of domestic violence and sexual assault services.
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Evaluating Services for Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
is a valuable resource not only for researchers and evaluators, but for service providers and funders as well. Written in clear, straightforward language, it addresses many complex factors that come in to play when conducting victim-service evaluations, including issues of safety and confidentiality. A great tool for anyone involved in the work to end violence against women.
--Cris M. Sullivan