An Evaluation of the VIP Program (2007-2008 - BC Society of ...

Variables and Data Sources
The overall goal of the VIP is to contribute to the reduction of violence among
communities as a whole but more specifically to start at the family level. As with
any program that strives to address critical societal problems, a multifaceted,
step-by-step approach is required. The VIP activities are designed to impact
community members in several different ways. For example, for educators,
building awareness and understanding of issues related to domestic is a first
step; and for children and youth who have been affected by domestic violence, a
space to share and heal is needed in order to minimize the long-term
consequences of their adverse experiences.
The following table outlines the specific variables examined in this evaluation as
well as the sources of data used to gather this information
Domain Evaluation Variables Source
Capacity
Building
Increased capacity for schoolcommunity
partnerships
Sustainability outlook
Agencies (1)
Educators (2)
Agencies (6, 8,9)
Educator
Awareness and
School Culture
Change
Services for
Students
Increased government involvement
supporting children who have been
exposed to domestic violence
Continued/increased commitment to
supporting children and youth
exposed to domestic violence
Growth in awareness about the
effects of domestic violence
Growth in knowledge about ways to
help children/youth exposed to
domestic violence
School culture change toward nonviolence
Improved access to services for
students who have been exposed to
domestic violence
Increase in the resiliency of children
through VIP skills building (e.g.,
communication, healthy
relationships)
Increase in knowledge about factors
contributing to healthy relationships
Educators (2)
Agencies (1)
Agencies (7)
Educators (2, 3)
Educators (2, 3)
Educators (2)
Educators (2)
Teacher/Students(5)
Student (4)
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