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Community program assessment: A functional approach

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This paper illustrates a particular form of program assessment based on functional analysis. The method is specifically suited to aggregating subjective opinions and beliefs from key audiences having divergent judgements and interests in the program. Certain principles and procedures of program assessment are first described and then applied to a small police department.

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This research was supported by the Ministry of the Solicitor General, Government of Canada. This report does not necessarily represent the views of the Ministry.

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Cunningham, J.B. Community program assessment: A functional approach. Soc Indic Res 7, 71–89 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00305593

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