Tackling a Complex Social Problem: Evaluating Programs to Address Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is a complex problem that lacks an easy solution. The Domestic Violence Prevention Enhancement and Leadership Through Alliances (DELTA) program is attempting to mobilize a cohesive network of community stakeholders to work together proactively to prevent domestic violence in communities across the nation. Local groups—including law enforcement, medical professionals, schools, government, domestic violence agencies, and faith-based entities—provide education, training, and model program development. 

Our evaluation of the DELTA program is tracking progress over a five-year period, producing a directory of models in different states, and making public use files available as a resource. There are two parts to the project:

• A status report on Coordinated Community Response (CCR) operations in each state. We are identifying the full population of CCRs in each state and profiling the organizational, political, and economic landscape in which they operate. 
• An evaluation of DELTA's efforts to develop and disseminate prevention-oriented enhancements to the CCR model. 

This evaluation is funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The DELTA program funds domestic violence coalitions in 14 states: Alaska, California, Delaware, Florida, Kansas, Michigan, Montana, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Rhode Island, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

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