Jenna replied to the discussion What are good practices for making sure that youth can make an informed decision about participating in an evaluation of a youth program? in the forum Evaluation and Youth Work

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:10:26 -0400

Reply to What are good practices for making sure that youth can make an informed decision about participating in an evaluation of a youth program?

Ethically sound youth program evaluation requires ensuring that youth can make a truly informed, voluntary choice to join or withdraw at any time without negative consequences. To achieve this, a good practice is to use plain-language consent forms with oral presentation, which helps clearly explain the evaluation’s purpose, risks, and…

Jenna replied to the discussion What challenge with evaluation mentioned by participants in the Beyond Measure study is similar to a challenge that your youth program / organization experiences? in the forum Evaluation and Youth Work

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:24:36 -0400

Reply to What challenge with evaluation mentioned by participants in the Beyond Measure study is similar to a challenge that your youth program / organization experiences?

A key challenge highlighted in the Beyond Measure study that closely mirrors my experience at a mental health non-profit for young people is the critical shortage of financial and human resources to conduct evaluations without it becoming an administrative burden. While our organization is enthusiastic about measuring our impact, limited staff…

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Jenna replied to the discussion What are good practices for making sure that youth can make an informed decision about participating in an evaluation of a youth program? in the forum Evaluation and Youth Work

Jenna replied to the discussion What challenge with evaluation mentioned by participants in the Beyond Measure study is similar to a challenge that your youth program / organization experiences? in the forum Evaluation and Youth Work