Research

SWOVA is founded on a commitment to research as an essential tool in the development and continuing improvement of our violence prevention programs and initiatives.

Evaluation research has been integral to the development of the R+R program since the beginning. It has a firm foundation in lessons learned from the research done in this field around the world. Starting with the earliest pilot test of our preliminary model in 1997-8, the process of implementation and the effects of the program on students and their schools have been evaluated every year.

On-going evaluation of the R+R program has provided:

Over a decade of systematic research and development

Professional program assessment, analysis, insight and feedback

Detailed information on "what works" with students aged 12-18

Guidelines for a curriculum that engages, challenges and changes students

Perspectives on how to reach both boys and girls on the issues

An avenue for the insights of teachers and educators to help shape the program

Outcome measures that show we are making a difference

A high standard of excellence for all of our work

 

 

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