Introduction
Currently there are 2452 Peace & Justice Organizations identified
in this information system - these organizations represent 65 countries / cultures around the world.
It is assumed that this number is a small fraction of the actual number of organizations and individuals involved in some form of Peacemaking.
Several research organizations identify and evaluate the effectiveness of peacemaking / violence prevention programs. They include:
Programs that have been demonstrated to be the most effective in preventing or reducing levels of violence are identified. Although each evaluating organization has its own nomenclature, they generally classify the top programs as "Model" or "Exemplary" or "Proven" or "Blueprints Model" programs.
CSVP evaluated over 600 "programs" dealing with violence prevention and identified 11 prevention and intervention programs that meet a strict scientific standard of program effectiveness. These 11 Blueprints Model Programs, have been effective in reducing adolescent violent crime, aggression, delinquency, and substance abuse. Another 21 programs were identified as Blueprints Promising Programs.
The Promising Practices Network also evaluated several hundred programs and identified 22 Proven Programs and 30 Promising Programs.
The Substance
Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration also
evaluated numerous intervention programs and identified14 Model
Programs that contributed to the reduction of violence.
The Strengthening America's Families: Effective Family Programs for Prevention of Delinquency project began in 1989 and continued through 1999 when their last list was published. It identified 35 effective programs of which 14 are considered Exemplary Programs.
We have consolidated the results of the evaluation organizations as shown in the Violence Prevention / Reduction Program Composite Table. The Composite Table lists 31 "Model/Exemplary" intervention programs considered "Best Practices" in the Peacemaking area involving Youth Violence Prevention. The Goals and Objectives of these Model/Exemplary Programs vary significantly as does their client focus. For example, some of the Model Program were designed for a specific age range, ethnicity, economic status, parental status, etc.
Definitions:
It is assumed that this number is a small fraction of the actual number of organizations and individuals involved in some form of Peacemaking.
Effectiveness / Quality Assurance
A handful of the organizations
listed are involved in evaluating the effectiveness of the peacemaking
endeavors of the other organizations.
As the the Peace Industry matures, more emphasis may be placed on evaluating the effectiveness of peacemaking practices and intervention programs. Effective alternatives to military struggle are needed. more...
As the the Peace Industry matures, more emphasis may be placed on evaluating the effectiveness of peacemaking practices and intervention programs. Effective alternatives to military struggle are needed. more...
Example: Effectiveness of Violence Prevention Programs
Several research organizations identify and evaluate the effectiveness of peacemaking / violence prevention programs. They include:
GLOBAL
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World
Health Organization (see Chapter
2 Youth violence, p23) |
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NATIONAL
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Programs that have been demonstrated to be the most effective in preventing or reducing levels of violence are identified. Although each evaluating organization has its own nomenclature, they generally classify the top programs as "Model" or "Exemplary" or "Proven" or "Blueprints Model" programs.
CSVP evaluated over 600 "programs" dealing with violence prevention and identified 11 prevention and intervention programs that meet a strict scientific standard of program effectiveness. These 11 Blueprints Model Programs, have been effective in reducing adolescent violent crime, aggression, delinquency, and substance abuse. Another 21 programs were identified as Blueprints Promising Programs.
The Promising Practices Network also evaluated several hundred programs and identified 22 Proven Programs and 30 Promising Programs.
The Strengthening America's Families: Effective Family Programs for Prevention of Delinquency project began in 1989 and continued through 1999 when their last list was published. It identified 35 effective programs of which 14 are considered Exemplary Programs.
We have consolidated the results of the evaluation organizations as shown in the Violence Prevention / Reduction Program Composite Table. The Composite Table lists 31 "Model/Exemplary" intervention programs considered "Best Practices" in the Peacemaking area involving Youth Violence Prevention. The Goals and Objectives of these Model/Exemplary Programs vary significantly as does their client focus. For example, some of the Model Program were designed for a specific age range, ethnicity, economic status, parental status, etc.
Definitions:
- Efficacy trials test for benefits in a controlled, experimental setting
- Effectiveness trials test for benefits
in a natural, applied setting
ref. pg 113 Youth Violence: A Report of the Surgeon General.
Thoughts - Noted Peacemakers
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