Outcomes |
Possible indicator(s) |
Possible data collection methods |
Source of information |
Increase stakeholders’ knowledge of available community resources |
Level of knowledge reported by stakeholders of available community resources for victims/survivors of violence against women
Number of referrals to available community resources (e.g. order of protection office, domestic violence shelter programs, sexual violence services) |
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Increase victims’/survivors’ access to community resources |
Degree to which victims/survivors report they are receiving the support they need |
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Degree to which service providers indicate they are able to access resources on behalf of victims/survivors |
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Improve relationships among key stakeholders |
Stakeholders experience of relationships with others responding to violence against women |
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Improve communication between stakeholders |
Level of referrals and/or exchange of information and clients across agencies responding to the needs of victims/survivors of violence against women |
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Improve police response (e.g. identifying/arresting perpetrator) |
Proportion of police reports containing detailed information including, for example, statements from victims and alleged perpetrators |
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Improve prosecution response (e.g. evidence based prosecution) |
Proportion of cases in which prosecutors consistently charge and try cases of violence against women when there is sufficient evidence |
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Improve judicial response to violence against women cases |
Judges consistently sentence assailants appropriately, including attendance of approved intervention programmes |
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Adapted from Allen, N. and Hagen, L. (2003) A Practical Guide to Evaluating Domestic Violence Coordinating Councils, Harrisburg: National Resource Center on Domestic Violence, available in English.
Tools and resources
The Mind Tools website contains a clear summary of SWOT analysis and includes a short explanatory video and template worksheet.
The My Strategic Plan website includes a series of short explanatory videos and other tools on topics including setting goals, SWOT analysis, writing mission statements and developing action plans.