Section 501.170  Evaluation and Outcomes

PAIPs must collect data and measure outcomes to determine the effectiveness of the program.  The Department will notify PAIPs of the standardized outcomes and required reporting process.  PAIPs must develop and implement a written plan for evaluating their program effectiveness.  The plan must address data collection and analysis and demonstrate how information will be used for program improvement.  PAIPs must aggregate and keep the following data in a statistical data base:

a)         Number of referrals and related referral source;

b)         Number of intake screenings completed;

c)         Number of participants refused entry, by reason;

d)         Number of new and ongoing participants;

e)         Number of participants terminated from the program;

f)         Number of participants completing the program;

g)         Number of participants re-arrested during program, by category of offense;

h)         Number of participants referred to other resources, by category of referral;

i)          Number of service hours provided;

j)          Number of reports made of child and elder abuse; and

k)         Participant demographics:

1)         education level;

2)         age;

3)         race;

4)         employment;

5)         victim's relationship to participant;

6)         relationship status; and

7)         number of children.