National Institute of Justice Note: The descriptions of the research include a rating system with study classifications across four dimensions for each program. It is recommended that a minimum the programs need to be identified as promising to be selected. Additional registries and resources may be found at Option Two The proposed program or strategy is reported in peer-reviewed journals or has documented effectiveness which is supported by other sources of information and the consensus judgment of informed experts. When claiming this option, a provider must include: A description of the theory of change and a logic model; and A discussion of how the content and structure of this proposed program or strategy is similar to programs or strategies that appear in approved registry or in the peer-reviewed literature, or how it is based on sound scientific principles of community prevention or public health; and Documentation that the program or strategy was effectively implemented in the past, with results that show a consistent pattern of credible and positive effects, including: the number of times it was implemented, the fidelity with which it was implemented, and the results of any outcome evaluations; and Documentation of a review by, and consent of, a Panel of Informed Experts indicating that the implementation of this proposed program or strategy is appropriate for the community and likely to have a positive effect on the identified outcome and what evidence their decision was based upon. Following the selection of an option, sufficient documentation to support the decision must be maintained.
National Institute of Justice Note: The descriptions of the research include a rating system with study classifications across four dimensions for each program. It is recommended that a minimum the programs need to be identified as promising to be selected. Additional registries and resources may be found at Option Two The proposed program or strategy is reported in peer-reviewed journals or has documented effectiveness which is supported by other sources of information and the consensus judgment of informed experts. When claiming this option, a provider must include: A description of the theory of change and a logic model; and A discussion of how the content and structure of this proposed program or strategy is similar to programs or strategies that appear in approved registry or in the peer-reviewed literature, or how it is based on sound scientific principles of community prevention or public health; and Documentation that the program or strategy was effectively implemented in the past, with results that show a consistent pattern of credible and positive effects, including: the number of times it was implemented, the fidelity with which it was implemented, and the results of any outcome evaluations; and Documentation of a review by, and consent of, a Panel of Informed Experts indicating that the implementation of this proposed program or strategy is appropriate for the community and likely to have a positive effect on the identified outcome and what evidence their decision was based upon. Following the selection of an option, sufficient documentation to support the decision must be maintained.
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