Les défis de l’évaluation d'un programme d'intervention en contexte carcéral

Authors

  • Catherine Arseneault Centre jeunesse de Québec – Institut universitaire
  • Chantal Plourde Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières et Antenne CICC-UQTR
  • Marc Alain Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières Trois-Rivières, Québec

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3138/cjpe.29.2.21

Keywords:

program evaluation, prison context, challenges, totalitarian institution, prisoners’ code, free and informed consent, attrition, comparison group, program theory

Abstract

For Quebec's government, program evaluation is now regarded as a necessity in order for public organizations to monitor and improve their performance (Lalande, 2010). However, relatively few evaluations are conducted in prison, despite the significant needs (Cortoni & Lafortune, 2009). The numerous challenges facing researchers may partially explain their reluctance. This article deals with the challenges faced by a team of researchers in the evaluation of a specialized addiction program offered in a provincial prison and the strategies implemented to overcome those challenges.

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Published

2014-11-21

How to Cite

Arseneault, C., Plourde, C., & Alain, M. (2014). Les défis de l’évaluation d’un programme d’intervention en contexte carcéral. Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation, 29(2), 21–47. https://doi.org/10.3138/cjpe.29.2.21

Issue

Vol. 29 No. 2 (2014): Fall

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Copyright (c) 2014 Catherine Arseneault, Chantal Plourde, Marc Alain

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