A Realistic Evaluation of Homicide Reduction Programmes

IF 1.4 Q2 CRIMINOLOGY & PENOLOGY
Gonzalo Croci
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Abstract

The adapted EMMIE framework is based on the realist evaluation approach that seeks to understand what, how, for whom, and under what circumstances policies work. Realist evaluators aim to identify the underlying mechanisms that explain the functioning of policies. The framework refers to the (E) effect, (M) mechanism, (M) moderator/context, (I) implementation, and (E) economic costs of a policy. This research uses the adapted EMMIE framework to evaluate and assess the characteristics of 89 homicide reduction programmes. Results show that the EMMIE components for mechanisms and implementation were included to some extent by policymakers, but the remaining three components (i.e., moderators/context, effect size, and economic costs) registered low scores. It is concluded that the ineffectiveness of homicide reduction programmes may be due to deficiencies in programme evaluation and cost planning, but it may also be related to a lack of understanding of the contexts in which these programmes are supposed to work.
对减少凶杀案计划的现实评估
经调整的 EMMIE 框架以现实主义评估方法为基础,旨在了解政策的内容、方式、对象和在 什么情况下发挥作用。现实主义评估者旨在确定解释政策运作的基本机制。该框架是指政策的(E)效果、(M)机制、(M)调节因素/背景、(I)实施和(E)经济成本。本研究使用经调整的 EMMIE 框架来评价和评估 89 个减少杀人案方案的特点。结果显示,决策者在一定程度上纳入了 EMMIE 的机制和实施部分,但其余三个部分(即调节因素/背景、效果大小和经济成本)得分较低。得出的结论是,减少杀人案方案效果不佳的原因可能是方案评价和成本规划方面存在缺陷,但也可能与缺乏对这些方案本应发挥作用的背景的了解有关。
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International Criminal Justice Review
International Criminal Justice Review CRIMINOLOGY & PENOLOGY-
CiteScore
4.50
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6.20%
发文量
16
期刊介绍: International Criminal Justice Review is a scholarly journal dedicated to presenting system wide trends and problems on crime and justice throughout the world. Articles may focus on a single country or compare issues affecting two or more countries. Both qualitative and quantitative pieces are encouraged, providing they adhere to standards of quality scholarship. Manuscripts may emphasize either contemporary or historical topics. As a peer-reviewed journal, we encourage the submission of articles, research notes, and commentaries that focus on crime and broadly defined justice-related topics in an international and/or comparative context.
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