The Archstone Foundation Elder Abuse and Neglect Initiative: Outcomes and Lessons Learned in Three Years From 2006 to 2008

Abstract

An independent evaluation of the Archstone Foundation Elder Abuse and Neglect Initiative was conducted to identify major outcomes and lessons learned collectively by 20 funded projects, as well as to document innovative program models for dissemination. Data from the first three years of this initiative show these projects have been productive and have had a measurable impact on services for elder abuse and neglect. Major lessons learned address issues in recruiting, engaging, and maintaining active involvement of diverse stakeholders, as well as innovative and effective models of education, training, and direct services for elder abuse and neglect.

Keywords:

• cross-cutting evaluation
• elder abuse
• mixed methods
• program evaluation

Notes

1. Primary evaluation data for the first three years were collected using quarterly report forms designed for this Initiative as well as interviews conducted with all Project Directors and other key staff at the end of Phase I.

2. All per project medians reported in this section do not include the projects with no activities (or 0 events). The medians are for the projects that had at least 1 activity (event).