Abstract
Evaluation of programs that address the lingering effects of human rights abuses during times of conflict is necessary to improve program sustainability and create a knowledge bank about the effectiveness of strategies. Outcomes, however, are hard to measure. Evaluators have to gain understanding of the roots of a conflict, surrounding events, histories, and cultures. Discussed is the concept of culturally responsive evaluation (CRE). A pipeline program, which supports graduate students from traditionally underrepresented population groups in acquiring CRE skills through apprenticeship learning, seminars, and mentorship, is described. The work of 2 program participants, who evaluated programs—1 serving survivors of torture and the other children of refugees—are given as examples.
Notes
1For a description of the program, go to http://www.rwjf-evaluationfellows.org/
2For a description of the program, go to www.cstnet.org
3For a description of the program, go to http://www.theirc.org/; http://www.theirc.org/where/united_states_dallas_tx/