Direct Assistance

Reviewed and provided feedback on data they are currently collecting

Provided notes and sent resources (tip sheets on outcome measures, LMs, and Evaluation Action Plans)

Met to discuss current evaluation needs (finding an evaluator, prioritizing data to collect, data platforms) and set goals for TA

Sent additional peer resources, and asked about follow up meeting

Sent resources (per our meeting focus) on 1) Models of how peers, case managers, and first responders work together (interdisciplinary teams that include peers); 2) Role of peers and different types of outcome measures for them, and 3) Types of data being collected through coroners’ offices in general

Met with the grantee to discuss their core issues of focus and Identify goals.They have recently changed the composition of their team, adding peers, and are looking into how to collect data specifically around the peer team members' outcomes.

We followed up with the grantee to share the logic model and evaluation action plan templates, along with helpful tipsheets. Additionally, we provided survey feedback and offered further insights or recommendations based on our conversations. We also collected several report examples that may be useful, along with resources on general report writing and related tools. To facilitate continued support, we shared a booking link so they can schedule another meeting at their convenience.

We met with the grantee to discuss their questions about how best to use the data they’ve collected to build a report. We reviewed their surveys and interview guides, providing feedback that will be shared with them. We also addressed challenges they were facing with the data and explored potential solutions, considering the unique populations they’re working with. We reviewed how to identify key elements for the report and suggested using a logic model and evaluation action plan to help structure and guide their work.

We sent the grantee an email regarding data and desistance, providing some insights and resources. We are still inquiring about the cost-benefit analysis and will follow up with more information as soon as possible.

One team member reached out to discuss further questions regarding data tracking in criminal justice and diversion work, particularly around the concept of desistance. We explored how to track or incorporate desistance, given its limited use in current practices. The team member also expressed interest in conducting a cost-benefit analysis, and I shared examples from Washington state. We plan to touch base with other colleagues at Altarum to gather additional insights or resources. I will follow up via email with relevant materials and further support.