Practical program evaluation

Ying-Ying T. Yuan, Michele Rivest

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Practical program evaluation

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Evaluation Resources for Practitioners and Policymakers

by Ying-Ying T. Yuan, Michele Rivest

Reading Level 6 11MS Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Here's a secret: some programs try to keep families together when things get really tough. But how do we know if these programs actually help? Discover the hidden world of checking if families are truly being preserved—but that's only the beginning.

Themes

Social JusticeFamilyPolicy and EvaluationChild Welfare

Quick Assessment

This book provides an in-depth look at evaluating social programs aimed at preserving families facing challenges, especially those at risk of child abuse. Suitable for middle-grade readers interested in social issues, it introduces concepts like program design, target populations, and outcome measurement in an accessible way. Parents should note that while the content addresses serious topics, it is presented in a thoughtful, educational manner without graphic detail.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11MS — Moderate — Social
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

284 pages
ISBN
9780803934962
Pages
284
Publisher
SAGE Publications, Incorporated
Published
1990
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Abused ChildrenServices forEvaluationChild AbusePreventionSocial Research & StatisticsResearchServices For Abused ChildrenSelf-HelpRecoverySociologyAbuseSocial ScienceEnfants Maltraités, Services AuxPréventionÉvaluationKindViolence Envers Les EnfantsSexueller Missbrauch