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M & E in the context of victims of human trafficking and refugees in Florida – Cultural implications in data collection processes

Presented at the 2018 AEA National Conference, this presentation describes the intersection of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) with culturally informed participatory evaluation (CIPE). Using experiences with data collection among vulnerable populations, this presentation points out key points of consideration for a culturally competent and equitable evaluation.

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Culturally Informed Participatory Evaluation

Presented at the 2017 ARNOVA Conference, this presentation highlights the importance of Culturally Informed Participatory Evaluation (CIPE) in capacity building. Through contextualizing the 5 stage CIPE process in a real evaluation project, this presentation offers recommendations for evaluators and the implications for implementation of CIPE.

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Customer Survey Evaluation Report for Refugee Services in Osceola, Seminole and Orange Counties, Florida

The conclusion of a 5 year study giving insight into refugee acculturation and self-sufficiency. After performing descriptive statistics, cross tabulations, non-parametric test statistics, and advanced regressions (structural equation modeling), this report provides policy recommendations based on the experiences of the refugees surveyed.

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Language Assistance Toolkit

This toolkit takes a practical approach to addressing language proficiency and multilingualism in behavioral healthcare, as well as the cultural aspects of language and how these issues can impact health disparities. The toolkit also provides sample tools and assessments that can be easily adapted, as well as vignettes to examine potential challenges with interpretation and service delivery for people with limited English proficiency.  The content emphasizes not only the importance of language, but also of cultural competence related to language access.

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Health Beliefs Toolkit

This toolkit provides behavioral health agencies and their partners a guide to taking the individual and family cultural perspective when delivering BH. There is no “one size fits all” method that is culturally relevant for all individuals and treatments. However, this toolkit is a step towards a more culturally competent perspective in approaching and treating individuals seeking BH, including addressing the religion and faith of the individual, as well as support networks, attitudes on causes and treatment of illness, language barriers, and socioeconomic status.

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