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Qualitative Methods

Session: Birds of a Feather

56 - “When Systems Change Meets Burnout: Qualitative Interviewers to support Community Mobilizers.”

Stream: Evaluation Foundations and Methodology

Friday, October 25, 2024
12:45 PM - 1:15 PM PST
Location: Exhibit Hall A
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Abstract Information: Community Organizing for Prevention (COFP) uses an evidence-based shared risk and protective factor approach to create local systems changes that reduce substance misuse and violence and improve mental health among Colorado’s youth. How can evaluators grow in practice to shift towards data that makes a difference in local communities? In partnership with the Colorado Department of Health and Environment (CDPHE), the University of Colorado’s COFP evaluation team is building an ongoing state-wide evaluation that collects and summarizes data in ways that can empower the communities in their ongoing implementation of their programs. The evaluation consists of several elements, including an in-depth annual quantitative survey. In this session, we will focus on a primary objective of the Process Evaluation: Qualitative Interviews with 34 participating communities. These annual interviews collect data on the COFP core components as well as on implementation support.  Through this qualitative approach, the team is able to highlight experiences of community mobilizers, exploring their roles, programmatic successes or barriers, and the intricate dynamics of community engagement. We aim to contribute to a more nuanced understanding of grassroots mobilization efforts and their impact on diverse communities. These interviews, when paired with other qualitative and quantitative data from community partners, help paint a robust picture of how communities are approaching systems change processes, highlighting how best to support community needs.