Jill wants to plan an evaluation for a family preservation program. She has managed the program for six years and has completed annual evaluations for the past four. Her management philosophies, which also influence her evaluations, are to promote social justice in the provision of services. How can Jill ensure that social justice is acknowledged during the program evaluation?

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To ensure that social justice is acknowledged during the program evaluation, it is important for the evaluation to take into consideration disadvantaged groups. This means that the evaluation should assess whether the program is serving all members of the community equally and whether there are any specific groups that may be experiencing barriers to access or receiving lower-quality services. By considering the needs of disadvantaged groups, Jill can promote social justice in the provision of services through the evaluation process. While having diverse evaluators may also be helpful in promoting social justice, it is not necessarily the most important factor in ensuring that the evaluation takes into consideration the needs of disadvantaged groups. An entirely objective evaluation may not be possible, as all evaluators bring their own biases and perspectives to the table, but striving for fairness and inclusivity can still be achieved. Qualitative evaluations can also be useful in promoting social justice, but again, the specific methodology used is less important than the overall goal of considering the needs of all members of the community.

Jill Wants to Plan an Evaluation for a Family Preservation