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NCJ 231663
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Title:
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Avoiding Failures of Implementation: Lessons From Process Evaluations
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Author(s):
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Amanda B. Cissner ; Donald J. Farole Jr.
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Corporate Author:
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Ctr for Court Innovation
United States
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Date Published:
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06/2009 |
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Page Count:
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16 |
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Sponsoring Agency:
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Grant Number:
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2007-DD-BX-K050 |
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Sale Source:
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NCJRS Photocopy Services
Box 6000
Rockville, MD 20849-6000
United States
Ctr for Court Innovation
520 Eighth Avenue, 18th Floor
New York, NY 10018
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Type:
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Program/project evaluations ; Technical assistance reports |
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Language:
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English |
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Country:
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United States |
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Annotation:
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This paper, which is part of a multifaceted inquiry into failed criminal justice experiments, examines failures that have been caused by improper execution and omissions related to planning and implementation, rather than the design of the program or change undertaken. |
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Abstract:
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Most of the programs whose process evaluations were examined for this paper are experiments in “problem-solving justice,” which are court-based efforts to address the underlying problems of defendants, victims, and communities. The Center of Court Innovation not only conducted the process evaluations, but was involved in planning many of the projects discussed in this paper. Thus, this paper is also the center’s self-reflection about mistakes made in the center’s efforts at change and innovation. The format for presenting the “lessons learned” is to group the lessons under categories and then state and explain each lesson. The lessons under the category, “Engaging in Comprehensive Planning,” are to have a shared vision and identify program goals; identify quantifiable objectives; plan to collect data; and formalize the program model. Under the category of “Identifying Key Stakeholders,” the lessons are to be strategic about when and how to engage stakeholders in the planning process; and think about how to facilitate buy-in from line staff. Lessons for “Responding to Emerging Challenges” are to be realistic; beware of the temptation to overestimate caseload volume; and adapt the program in response to early implementation experience. Under the category of “Recognizing the Need for Leadership,” the lessons are to designate a project director and find political champions. Appended brief descriptions of the programs evaluated |
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Main Term(s):
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Court reform |
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Index Term(s):
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Program implementation ; Court management ; Change management ; Court procedures ; Court management training ; BJA grant-related documents |
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https://www.ncjrs.gov/App/Publications/abstract.aspx?ID=253741
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