Evaluation Purpose:
This outcome evaluation assesses the effectiveness of the KIDshine programme in achieving its short- and medium-term goals. It explores the strengths and weaknesses of programme processes and formats, and gathers stories and lessons learned to identify ways in which the KIDshine service can be improved.
Background:
The KIDshine programme is a brief psycho-educational safety initiative for children who have witnessed or experienced family violence. Its primary aim is to offer child-centred, family violence-informed, and culturally responsive support to enhance children's safety and wellbeing.
Key Findings:
The evaluation found that KIDshine programme successfully achieved most of its short-term and medium-term outcomes. The programme was effective in enhancing children’s physical and emotional safety. Participants demonstrated increased knowledge of violence, improved self-worth and better understanding of healthy relationships. Tailored safety plans and having a safe space for trauma processing also fostered resilience and strengthened access to appropriate support services.
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