Evaluation of the NT MOS projects
Overview
Up to Closing the Gap: Northern Territory
Table of contents
The findings outlined in this Chapter address the key evaluation questions in relation to service context, scope, reach, focus and profile as outlined in the Evaluation Framework. (Refer to Appendix A: Methodologies and Appendix B: Evaluation Framework).
Based on our research and the evidence collected, the MOS Plus service is establishing itself to meet its identified outputs, including:
- visits to remote communities
- counselling sessions
- referrals
- community meetings
- community education
- professional development.
The data does show MOS Plus is starting to gain traction in communities, to begin achieving its short term outcome measures, including:
- children, young people and families in remote communities receive clinical support to reduce trauma
- families support the participation of children and young people in counselling sessions
- families, community members and local agencies develop an understanding of child abuse and related trauma as a result of participation in community meetings, community education and professional development activities
- families, community members and agencies develop skills and expertise in dealing with children experiencing trauma
- MOS Plus staff improve their knowledge and expertise in the provision of culturally safe trauma-related counselling and support services.