Decision Tree for Selecting a Peer-Based Program
Summary
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.
Further Details
The Decision Tree for Selecting a Peer-Based Program leads the user visually through a series of areas which will help to determine whether the desired practice and application areas of their intended program will be useful to be implemented as a peer-based program. Additional aspects to be considered include the target group, strategic goals, program objectives, program model, program setting and program types.
By going through the diagram step by step (from top to bottom) and by answering each category with either ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ agencies will be able to identify if a peer-based program is recommended or if other types of programs should be considered instead. Answering ‘Yes’ implies to move on to the next step, while ‘No’ infers that a peer-based approach may not be the best option for the planned program. If all categories are answered with ‘Yes’ this indicates that a peer-based program will be a useful strategy to implement.
Suggested Uses
The Decision Tree for Selecting a Peer-Based Program may be used by any agency which is planning to implement a youth program and is not sure whether a peer-based approach is suitable.
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