Te Whakaruruhau Transition and Wellbeing programme: An implementation evaluation

dc.contributor.authorRobins, Kathryn
dc.contributor.authorRobertson, Neville
dc.date.accessioned2008-06-26T04:38:51Z
dc.date.available2008-06-26T04:38:51Z
dc.date.issued2008-06-26
dc.description.abstractBased on the recognition that many women who come into refuge have few options but to return to the sort of environment in which they have been abused, the Transition and Wellbeing programme aims to provide medium to long term housing for families as they re‐establish themselves in the community. Data for the evaluation of the programme was collected from two main sources; the women on the programme and key informants at Te Whakaruruhau. Five women, two of whom are housed in transitional accommodation were interviewed individually, while focus groups were conducted with middle and senior management teams. The completion of the interviews enabled the development of a programme logic, which describes the ‘theory’ of the programme. The model details the activities or what the programme does. These activities include linking women to programmes and resources, providing practical support, addressing specific cultural needs and the availability of quality advocates. These activities are built on foundational values, such as, whanaungatanga, manaakitanga and wairuatanga. The programme is only made possible with internal and external inputs. Of the external inputs, funding contributions are considered vital to the functioning of the programme. The women’s perspectives identified varying outcomes from their participation in the programme. The logic model details the intended outcomes in the short, medium and long‐term, reflecting personal, relational and community wellbeing. Short term outcomes include improved communication, improved self‐esteem, improved confidence and personal growth. Medium outcomes saw (re)engagement in training, education and for some, (re)entry into the workforce. Long term outcomes related to the establishment of a sustainable life style free from violence. The participants did not see a need to modify the programme in any significant way. Some did think that it could be usefully extended by adding to the existing activities a hands on, artistic approach. Programme developers may consider more creative ways in which to assess and measure the impact of the programme. Finally, it is suggested that the programme could benefit from a more systemic assessment process to determine whether women are “ready” to enter it.en_US
dc.format.mimetypeapplication/pdf
dc.identifier.citationRobins, K. & Roberston, N. (2008). Te Whakaruruhau Transition and Wellbeing programme: An implementation evaluation. Report prepared for Te Whakaruruhau and Te Puni Kokiri. Hamilton, New Zealand: Maori and Psychology Research Unit, University of Waikato.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10289/910
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherUniversity of Waikatoen_NZ
dc.subjectMaorien_US
dc.subjectpsychologyen_US
dc.subjectTe Whakaruruhauen_US
dc.subjectdomestic violenceen_US
dc.subjectwomenen_US
dc.titleTe Whakaruruhau Transition and Wellbeing programme: An implementation evaluationen_US
dc.typeCommissioned Report for External Bodyen_US
pubs.elements-id53562
Files
Original bundle
Now showing 1 - 1 of 1
Loading...
Thumbnail Image
Name:
TWH_Report.pdf
Size:
482.86 KB
Format:
Adobe Portable Document Format
License bundle
Now showing 1 - 1 of 1
No Thumbnail Available
Name:
license.txt
Size:
1.79 KB
Format:
Item-specific license agreed upon to submission
Description: