Domain-Based Outcome Measures

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Domain-Based Outcome Measures
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In order to assess the effectiveness of
DAS-funded prevention programming and its
influence on certain specified risk and
protective factors, awardees will be required to
collect pre and post-test data from program
participants based upon the domain and the
population served.
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Core Measures

• Besides reflecting the latest and updated
  information on substance abuse outcome
  measurement, these core measures are proven,
  tested, and user-friendly. Each measure has
  undergone rigorous study into its psychometric
  properties. Each measure has been employed
  successfully in prior evaluations similar to the
  ones you are undertaking.
• The Guidance Document and Core Measures are
  available at http//www.activeguidellc.com/cmi/me
  nu_frameset.htm

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Measures Individual/Peer Domain

• Antisocial Attitudes
• Normative Beliefs
• Life Skills Decision Making and Goal Setting
  Skills (2)
• Perceived Harm/Risk

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Measures Family Domain

• Family Cohesion
• Parent/Child Bonding
• Perceived Parental Attitudes towards Youth
  Substance Use
• Family Involvement Opportunities and Rewards
  for Pro-social Involvement (2)

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Measures School Domain

• Parent-School Involvement
• School Bonding/Commitment
• Education Expectations and Aspirations

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Community Domain

• Neighborhood Attachment
• Youth Participation Opportunities and Rewards
  for Pro-social Involvement
• Social Disorganization (2)

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Guidelines for Collecting Data

• Collect as pre- and post-tests
• Collect post-test data only from those who
  completed a pre-test and satisfactorily met
  requirements for completing the curriculum
• Use the measurement instrument in its entirety
• Retain the wording and order of items in a
  measure as they appear
• Responses should be anonymous

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Guidelines for Collecting Data

• Ensure that respondents complete all items on a
  questionnaire
• If a respondent has difficulty understanding an
  item, other respondents may have the same
  difficulty
• Take pains to explain the meaning of the item to
  all respondents
• When respondents have underdeveloped reading
  skills, read aloud each measurement item and
  allow respondents to confidentially record their
  answer

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Guidelines for Collecting Data

• Active parental consent is not required for youth
  who complete the instruments
• Data should be reported at the completion of each
  program or curriculum cycle
• Please report the total number of responses for
  each question
• Keep all data locked and under close scrutiny

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