Perspectives on Evidence-Based Policy in Human Services

Edited By: Michael J. Maranda, Miranda J. Lee-Easton

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What is evidence-based practice in human services, and how do you do it? This book addresses these questions through the insights of policy-makers, clinicians, researchers, and a consumer, exploring the definition, history, development, and challenges of this crucial approach.

The evidence-based movement is an important force in human services. The highest quality care can be provided to individuals, communities, and society through evidence-based policies…

The evidence-based movement is an important force in human services. The highest quality care can be provided to individuals, communities, and society through evidence-based policies and practices. The questions are: “What is evidence-based practice in human services, and how do you do it?” This book addresses these questions through the experience and insights of policy-makers, clinicians, researchers, evaluators, and a consumer. The authors of the various chapters come from diverse disciplines: psychology, sociology, social work, evaluation, and public policy.
This book covers such topics as the definition and history of evidence-based policy, the federal role, the role of the states, European perspectives, the development of evidence-based programs, a consumer’s experience, and problems with the evidence-based approach. This book makes an excellent addition to the libraries of policy-makers, researchers, clinicians, community leaders, evaluators, and anyone else who desires insight into this timely and crucial topic.

Michael J. Maranda has over 40 years of experience in applied research and evaluation. He earned a PhD in sociology at New York University, USA, where he also earned an MA in psychology. He also earned graduate certificates in U.N. Studies at Long Island University, USA, and applied statistics at Penn State, USA. Dr Maranda has been a consultant to international agencies. He has written peer-reviewed articles, given presentations at national and international conferences, and co-authored Bishop Butler and Logic, Love, and the Pursuit of Happiness in the Age of Unreason, a book on the philosophy of Joseph Butler.

Dr Miranda J. Lee-Easton is a research associate at the Evaluation Center at Western Michigan University, USA. She has over 20 years of experience as an evaluator, researcher, and clinician in the human service disciplines, including a research focus on the philosophy and theory of evidence-based practices. Dr Lee-Easton has authored more than 15 peer-reviewed publications, and over 40 conference presentations, training materials, and webinars.

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