Conflict versus consensus models in policy evaluation and implementation

Palumbo, Dennis J.; Hallett, Michael

doi:10.1016/0149-7189(93)90033-5

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“…Second, counselors who are well suited for communitybased treatment programs will not necessarily be effective in the prison setting. In particular, problems related to overfamiliarization and resistance to rigid custody regulations are common among treatment providers who lack experience in criminal justice settings (Palumbo & Hallett, 1993).…”

Section: Recruitment and Training Of Treatment Staffmentioning

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Barriers to Implementing Effective Correctional Drug Treatment Programs

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During the past several years, a number of aggressive federal and state initiatives have been undertaken to expand substance abuse treatment within correctional settings. These efforts have been fueled by the high rates of substance involvement among offenders and the growing body of research literature suggesting that intensive, prison-based treatment efforts can significantly reduce postprison substance use and recidivism. However, the rapid expansion of these programs increases their vulnerability to common implementation problems that could lead to pessimistic, and erroneous, assumptions about their effectiveness. This article summarizes both the research literature and the experiences of the authors regarding six common barriers to developing effective correctional treatment programs and offers potential solutions for each.Primarily as a result of increased vigilance and mandatory sentences, state and federal criminal justice systems in the United States have witnessed substantial growth in the proportions of their populations who are serving time for drug-specific or drug-related crimes. From 1980 to 1995, drug law violators _____________________________________________________________

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Section: Recruitment and Training Of Treatment Staffmentioning

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“…Because evaluation involves power differences and different interests among stakeholders, evaluation always requires some form of a conflict resolution between the evaluator and the stakeholder groups. McGarrell and Sabath (1994), and Palumbo and Hallett (1993), hold the opinion that it is not possible to resolve all conflicting interests and goals of different stakeholder groups, and that therefore resistance cannot be fully avoided.…”

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Resistance to Evaluation

Taut

Brauns

2003

Evaluation

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Programme evaluators frequently encounter resistance from individuals affected by evaluation. Resistance occurs throughout the evaluation process, from the inception of an evaluation to the utilization of its findings. This article addresses possible psychological explanations for such resistance. The objectives of the article are: to provide a review of the relevant evaluation literature; to offer a theoretical analysis of social (and organizational) psychological concepts (e.g. control, reactance, competition, etc.) with regard to their explanatory value for the resistance phenomenon; and to derive strategies on how to deal effectively with resistance. In order to investigate the empirical legitimacy of the proposed theoretical explanations, we conducted a study asking 21 expert evaluation practitioners about their views on the plausibility and practical relevance of the suggested psychological explanations.

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“…Arguably, social programmes or programmes of change are experienced differently by each participant or actor and each will view objectives, implementation and achievement differently, despite attempts at consensus. Over a decade ago, Palumbo and Hallett (1993) suggested that there is no 'single reality' in programmes, but 'multiple realities that are socially constructed by different stakeholders, and these realities are often in conflict.' Page 11.…”

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From the Beginning

Sharkey

Sharples

2008

Evaluation

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This article explores negotiation skills and discusses their relevance for evaluators. It is argued that the 'interpersonal skills' required of researchers and evaluators is underplayed and that evaluators would benefit from improving skills which enable them to make decisions alongside stakeholders, in particular in community evaluations. Negotiation skills are explored using a case study of a Sure Start programme evaluation in a UK setting, and recommendations are made on how to utilise elements of negotiation in community programme evaluation. Literature on stakeholder involvement and negotiation is discussed together with the UK case. Key skills are highlighted, including attention to: working with emotional situations, face-giving, rapport and creativity, timing, perceptions and improvisation. 3

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Conflict versus consensus models in policy evaluation and implementation

Cited by 19 publications

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