Co-creating an Evaluation Approach for a Healthy Relationships Program with Community Partners: Lessons Learned and Recommendations

Authors

Maisha Syeda Dr., Western University
Meghan Fournie, The University of Western Ontario
Maria C. Ibanez, The University of Western Ontario
Claire CrooksFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

10-4-2021

Journal

American Journal of Evaluation

Volume

42

Issue

4

First Page

466

Last Page

482

URL with Digital Object Identifier

https://doi.org/10.1177%2F1098214021997574

Abstract

Community-based partnerships are integral to mental health programming and research. However, there are limited published guidelines that apply the principles of community-based participatory research (CBPR), especially within the context of supporting vulnerable youth populations. This article demonstrates the application of the CBPR principles in cocreating an evaluation approach for a healthy relationships program for vulnerable youths with community partners. We present our research procedures and activities and highlight the importance of having a trauma-informed lens and flexibility with the research process and outcomes. We conclude the article by sharing our lessons learned and providing recommendations for future CBPR with vulnerable youths.

Citation of this paper:

Syeda, M., Fournie, M., Ibanez, M., & Crooks, C. V. (2021). Co-creating an evaluation approach for a healthy relationships program with community partners: Lessons learned and recommendations. American Journal of Evaluation. https://doi.org/10.1177%2F1098214021997574.