National Evaluation of the Street Wardens Programme
http://matrixknowledge.com/wp-content/uploads/street-wardens-programme-evaluation.pdf
In 2002 the neighbourhood renewal unit (NRU) commissioned Matrix to lead the national evaluation of the street wardens programme. This report provides the findings of the evaluation, which was based on household surveys, case studies and questionnaires.
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The report set out to look at what effect the Street Wardens Programme (SWP) was having, in particularly looking to see if they have:
- Improved the physical appearance of streets
- Fostered social inclusion
- Reduced crime and fear of crime, and
- Deterred anti-social behaviour (ASB)
Evaluation of the Challenge and Support programme
The Department for Education has just published Matrix Evidence’s three year evaluation of the Challenge and Support programme, a multi-million pound initiative aimed at tackling anti-social behaviour in young people in 52 areas in England. Our report concluded that the programme was likely to have had a positive impact in reducing persistent antisocial behaviour and diverting young people away from the justice system. However, we also highlighted the lack of robust data to measure both the cost of delivery and the impact of the service as being a real and persistent problem and stated that “Where commissioners are going to pay for services on the basis of successful delivery of outcomes, it is essential these issues be addressed.” The report can be downloaded here.
Evaluation of the Adults facing Chronic Exclusion programme (ACE)
The Department of Communities and Local Government has published Matrix’s evaluation of the Adults facing Chronic Exclusion programme (ACE). The programme tested new ways of working with excluded people who do not access services in the community because their lives are chaotic and their needs are too complex. The evaluation found that the pilots offered support from a consistent, trusted adult and the interventions proved to be effective and inexpensive. Some of the pilots are highly replicable and half have received continuation funding locally. The Matrix report highlights lessons for public sector reform – particularly how to make services more flexible and collaborative. Please follow the link to the report which provides information on cost-benefit measurements, pilot outcomes and implications for policy”. You can download the report here
A Review of Youth Offending Teams and Children’s Services’ Interaction with Young Offenders and Young People at Risk of Offending
Matrix Evidence were commissioned by the Youth Justice Board for England and Wales (YJB) to review Children’s Services provision for young offenders and young people at risk of offending. Download the study here.
