My-Peer Toolkit

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The Guide to Content Analysis describes how to analyse data collected through online discussion forums. Online discussion forums are rich in data including information about why young people like a program or service, what issues they are confronting, how well they are coping, what coping strategies they are using, what has changed for them since participating in the online forum etc.

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The Decision Tree for Selecting a Peer-Based Program is designed to be used as a decision-making support tool for agencies who are considering developing a peer-based program. Areas explored include practice and application areas, target group, strategic goals, program objectives, program model, program setting and program types.

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The Drop-In Session Log Sheet is a structured debriefing tool for program staff and/or volunteers to record attendance and key events during a drop-in program session. If used on a regular basis, the tool could enable staff and/or volunteers to monitor change within a group of participants and to highlight specific areas requiring action. The tool is particularly suited to drop-in programs where members of the participant group and staff/volunteers present may change frequently.

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Program coordinators can collect direct feedback about a program by starting new evaluation discussion threads asking forum users targeted questions. Only one question should be asked at a time. This is less formal than an online survey and may increase the number of responses received.

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Group Artwork is an activity that can be used for a number of purposes including evaluation. The activity appeals to creative individuals who prefer to express themselves and communicate through art rather than written or verbal speech. Group artwork promotes teamwork and encourages participants to explore their creative abilities as a group. The resulting outputs can be used for promotional purposes and as a long term reminder of a shared positive experience.

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Journal Writing is a tool is for gathering qualitative data which helps to monitor how the program impacts on the participants’ lives over time. The journal is to be completed each week during the program hours. Questions or prompts are given to participants to help structure the writing process.

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My Support Map is an activity designed to assess young people’s access to support and to monitor changes or growth in a young person’s support network.

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The peer group and program factors associated with a peer-based program can significantly contribute to how well the program is able to deliver its intended impacts and outcomes. The Program Monitoring Tool can be used by service providers to quickly identify any actions needed to ensure their peer program maintains a positive and safe environment for all participants and staff/volunteers.

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