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Item Analyzing Your Data(Center for Victim Research (CVR), 2020) Bastomski, Sara; Wissoker, DouglasThis quick reference discusses how victim service providers can use data their program already collects to increase understanding of clients, programs operations, and outreach and to view trends over time. (CVRL Abstract)Item Evaluability Assessment(Center for Victim Research (CVR), 2020) Bastomski, SaraThis Center for Victim Research (CVR) publication provides an introduction to evaluability assessment, which involves gathering information to "clarify a program's objectives, resources, activities; determine whom the program reaches and how; assess or build its research capacity; and pinpoint areas for improvement before an evaluation takes place." Evaluability assessments are an early stage of a program evaluation and may also be referred to as formative evaluations. This document summarizes the activities commonly involved in such an assessment. See also other CVR Quick References on Program Evaluation, Process Evaluation, Outcome Evaluations, Gap Analysis, and Gap Analysis Planning Sheet. (CVRL Abstract)Item Evaluation of the Polyvictimization Initiative at the Queens Family Justice Center(Urban Institute, 2019) Bastomski, Sara; Ricks, Alexandra; Henderson, Erica; Yahner, JenniferFrom January 2018 to March 2019, the Urban Institute evaluated the Polyvictimization Initiative at the Queens Family Justice Center (QFJC) by request of the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City (Mayor’s Fund). The initiative aimed to improve service delivery for polyvictim clients as part of a demonstration grant from the US Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), called “A Pathway to Justice, Healing and Hope: Addressing Polyvictimization in a Family Justice Center Setting Demonstration Initiative.” The nationwide initiative’s goal was to develop a polyvictimization assessment tool (PAT) and service delivery model for Family Justice Centers (FJCs) or similar co-located victim services. As the program evolved, stakeholders also determined that a polyvictimization screening tool (PST) would be useful to improve service delivery and address polyvictims’ needs...Urban conducted a mixed methods process evaluation of the PAT’s development and implementation in the Queens Family Justice Center. A review of program materials, stakeholder interviews and surveys, observations of program operations, and analyses of PST/PAT and client data informed the evaluation, which assessed (1) the development of the PST/PAT, (2) the implementation of the PST/PAT, and (3) the validity of the PST/PAT. In addition to an examination of how the PST and PAT were developed and implemented at QFJC, this report presents findings on the tools’ impact on service providers and service provision for clients with complex, long-term needs for trauma-informed services owing to experiences of polyvictimization. Specifically, this report aims to provide readers (1) an overview of the literature on topics related to polyvictimization, victimization screening and intervention, and Family Justice Centers; (2) an in-depth examination of the development and implementation of the PST/PAT through the eyes of staff, participants, and other key stakeholders; (3) evaluation findings that assess the validity of the PST/PAT; and (4) recommendations to promote best practices and address barriers to success. (Author Abstract)Item Homicide Co-Victimization [Research Brief](Center for Victim Research (CVR), 2018) Bastomski, Sara; Duane, MarinaThe Center for Victim Research is assessing the state of the field in victim response specific crime types. This research brief summarizes findings from the larger synthesis on the research and practice evidence about homicide co-victimization (people who have lost a loved one to homicide). Topics covered include prevalence of victims, risk and protective factors, harms and consequences, services available (such as grief support groups), and policy, practice, and research implications. See also the full synthesis report, "Losing a Loved One to Homicide: What We Know About Homicide Co-Victims from Research and Practice Evidence," the bibliography of sources, and the related CVR webinar where results are discussed. (CVRL Abstract)Item Losing a Loved One to Homicide: What Do We Know From Research and Practice [Webinar Slides](Center for Victim Research (CVR), 2018-07-19) Bastomski, Sara; Duane, Marina; Dion, JeffCenter for Victim Research is assessing the state of the field in victim response specific crime types and creating research syntheses. This webinar provides an overview of the syntheses on the research and practice evidence about homicide co-victimization (people who have lost a loved one to homicide). Topics covered include prevalence of victims, risk and protective factors, harms and consequences, services available (such as grief support groups), and policy, practice, and research implications. Also, presenters followed up with additional resources to answer questions asked during the webinar. See also research brief and full research syntheses, Homicide Co-victimization. (CVRL Abstract)Item Losing a Loved One to Homicide: What We Know about Homicide Co-Victims [Bibliography](Center for Victim Research (CVR), 2019) Bastomski, Sara; Duane, MarinaThis bibliography lists citations for the research and practice evidence that informed the Center for Victim Research synthesis on homicide co-victimization (losing a loved one to homicide). See also the full report, the related CVR webinar, and the research brief that summarizes the main findings from the review of research and practice evidence. (CVRL Abstract)Item Losing a Loved One to Homicide: What We Know About Homicide Co-Victims from Research and Practice Evidence(Center for Victim Research (CVR), 2019) Bastomski, Sara; Duane, MarinaThe Center for Victim Research is assessing the state of the field in victim response specific crime types. This synthesis compiles research and practice evidence about homicide co-victimization (people who have lost a loved one to homicide). Based on the available statistics, the authors estimate that "anywhere from 9% to 15% of the U.S. adult population experiences homicide co-victimization" and between 8% and 18% of youth report experiences of homicide co-victimization. Risk factors discussed include race, gender, living in an urban area, and possibly socioeconomic status. Homicide co-victims often experience a range of psychological, economic, and social harms and co-victims may develop prolonged or complicated grief. This report also discusses barriers to healing, such as media coverage of their loved one's death, social stigma, and secondary victimization from legal, medical and other systems. Finally, the report provides an overview of available programs such as grief support groups and how professionals can help the healing process for homicide co-victims (Table 1 on page 21 for a summary of practices that may help or hinder in the short-term and long-term). See also the research brief "Homicide Co-Victimization," the bibliography of sources, and the related CVR webinar where results are discussed. (CVRL Abstract)Item Outcome Evaluation(Center for Victim Research (CVR), 2020) White, Krista; Bastomski, SaraThis Center for Victim Research (CVR) publication provides an overview of outcome evaluation, a type of program evaluation. The document defines outcome evaluation as a way to "track a program's successes by measuring progress toward core program goals." It differs from a process evaluation by focusing on "what effect the program is having on clients or staff." Outcome evaluation activities and steps are listed. See also CVR Quick References on Program Evaluation, Evaluability Assessment, Process Evaluation, and Gap Analysis. (CVRL Abstract)Item Response Rates for Surveys of Sexual Assault Victims: Annotated Bibliography(Center for Victim Research (CVR), 2020) Bastomski, Sara; Zweig, JanineThis annotated bibliography collects research about the typical response rates for victim service client satisfaction surveys and similar surveys. Also discussed is how anonymous versus confidential surveys may impact response rates. This bibliography focused on evaluations of community-based victim services in the United States. Articles were mostly published between 2000 to 2017. (CVRL Abstract)Item We Need to Do More to Support Victims of Domestic Violence during the Pandemic(Urban Institute, 2020) Ervin, Storm; Bastomski, SaraThis blog post reviews new data about how the pandemic, stay-at-home orders, and closed businesses impact the frequency and severity of domestic violence and how victim services and legal services can adapt to help. (CVRL Abstract)