GRANTEE MEETING APRIL 26, 2011 VPI and YWD-HR: Draft Theory of Change

The context for all services is needs of the youth/young adults and their families. Pre- adjudicated Post- adjudicated Involved, but diverted At-risk Children Youth Families Program strategies & outcomes SOC strategies & outcomes

The outermost layers of the circle provide the services we seek to evaluate. A Theory of Change (TOC) Provides the theory behind the services Shows the series of changes that lead to the desired outcome Includes changes that are difficult to measure The Logic Model Shows how services lead to outcomes Describes how services and outcomes will be measured Provides a structure for evaluation

Theory of Change Youth/Young Adults Live Safe, Meaningful, Productive Lives Youth/young adults engage in school Youth obtain job skills, young adults gain employment Youth/young adults have a positive self- image Youth/young adults take pride in their culture and community Youth/young adults are invested in their community Youth/young adults have skills and awareness to pursue positive choices Youth/young adults choose positive alternatives to violence Youth/young adults have healthy peer and adult relationships San Francisco invests in a holistic approach to reducing youth violence and supporting youth, young adults, and families. At-risk youth/young adults remain out of Criminal Justice System In-risk and system involved youth/young adults leave Criminal Justice System Services are designed to address risk factors and promote protective factors Services are well coordinated Practices are evidence-based and promote positive development CBOs provide safe and engaging environments for youth/young adults Services are delivered by trained, culturally competent staff or peers Services are based on the Circle of Care principles Youth/young adults receive services at critical points throughout the criminal justice system Services are centered around the needs of youth, young adults, and their families Young adults are connected to the workforce, education and stable families

Logic Models trace the path of services from the target population to expected outcomes

How to Build a Logic Model

Target Population At-risk youth Youth involved in Juvenile Justice but diverted Pre-adjudicated youth Post- adjudicated youth Step 1: Identify your target population.

Target Population At-risk youth Youth involved in Juvenile Justice but diverted Pre-adjudicated youth Post- adjudicated youth Step 1: Identify your target population.

Target Population Pre-adjudicated youth Post-adjudicated youth Interventions Academic Support Case Management Conflict Resolution Counseling Court Support Enrichment Health Education Workforce Development Step 2: Identify your target interventions.

Target Population Pre-adjudicated youth Post-adjudicated youth Interventions Academic Support Case Management Conflict Resolution Counseling Court Support Enrichment Health Education Workforce Development Step 2: Identify your target interventions.

Step 3: Choose the appropriate outputs based on service delivery models.

Step 4: Choose program outcomes that relate to your services.

Your choices create the logic model for your program.

Mission Analytics will also use SOC Outcomes to examine the initiative as a whole. Programs will not be responsible for measuring systems of care outcomes. These outcomes will look across programs. Examples include academic progress, juvenile justice outcomes, and employment.

Discussion

Theory of Change Youth/Young Adults Live Safe, Meaningful, Productive Lives Youth/young adults engage in school Youth obtain job skills, young adults gain employment Youth/young adults have a positive self- image Youth/young adults take pride in their culture and community Youth/young adults are invested in their community Youth/young adults have skills and awareness to pursue positive choices Youth/young adults choose positive alternatives to violence Youth/young adults have healthy peer and adult relationships San Francisco invests in a holistic approach to reducing youth violence and supporting youth, young adults, and families. At-risk youth/young adults remain out of Criminal Justice System In-risk and system involved youth/young adults leave Criminal Justice System Services are designed to address risk factors and promote protective factors Services are well coordinated Practices are evidence-based and promote positive development CBOs provide safe and engaging environments for youth/young adults Services are delivered by trained, culturally competent staff or peers Services are based on the Circle of Care principles Youth/young adults receive services at critical points throughout the criminal justice system Services are centered around the needs of youth, young adults, and their families Young adults are connected to the workforce, education and stable families