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Technology-Based Approaches to Preventing Youth Violence

A Formative Evaluation of Program Development and Implementation in Four Communities

Rutgers University

William L. McKee

University of North Texas

S. Eric Jackson

University of North Texas

Katherine L. Hanson

U.S. Office of Personnel Management

This study uses implementation research and case study methodologies to evaluate the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service's Youth Initiative in four communities. In each location, information technology was used to involve stakeholders in developing solutions to the youth violence problem. The purpose of this article is to document the different approaches to program development and implementation across cases and provide feedback to policy makers and program stakeholders that can be used to make future improvements. The programs are assessed using the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Best Practices of Youth Violence Prevention, and feedback for improvement is provided. The biggest successes include assessing the nature and extent of youth violence in local communities, identifying those who would benefit from intervention, and deciding how to reach out to participants. Establishing clear goals proved to be the biggest challenge.

Key Words: formative evaluation • implementation • program development • youth violence prevention • technology

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