Research and Evaluation
What is Research and Evaluation?
Research and Evaluation is a component of Risk Reduction Services responsible for supporting current program initiatives as well as determining their value in reducing recidivism
Profile of Research and Evaluation
- Ensures the effectiveness of current programming through evaluation and assessment processes
- Provides strategic and operational planning in the development of evaluation and performance measures for program components
- Coordinates with external research professionals in conducting outcome and process evaluations
- Works in an advisory capacity with each programmatic area in Risk Reduction Services
Research and Evaluation evaluates sites for outcome measurements based on research-based programs indicating change in:
- Intermediate Measures:
- Technical Violations
- Disciplinary Reports
- Grievances
- Drug Screens
- Long Range Measure:
- Recidivism rates
Research and Evaluation also provides current program data of enrollments, completions, terminations, etc. for use as a quality assurance measure, as well as a basis for budgeting in the following areas:
- Academic Education
- Workforce Development
- Cognitive-Behavioral
- Substance Abuse
For More Information Contact:
Robert Kiedinger, Manager
Research, Evaluation, Assessment & Data UnitRisk Reduction Services Section
Operations, Planning & Training Division
Georgia Department of Corrections
Upshaw Hall-5th Floor
State office south @ Tift college
300 Patrol Road
Forsyth, GA 31029
(C) 404-683-7030
(F) 770-254-7309
