Evaluation of the NT MOS projects

Project logic

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This section outlines the project logic for the evaluation of the NT MOS Projects, including the assumptions upon which the program relies.

Underlying assumptions, to be tested during the evaluation process:

• MOS Projects effectively reduce the trauma associated with any form of child abuse and neglect
  
  
• MOS Plus has expanded in size and scope from MOS
  
  
• Family focused services are culturally appropriate and reduce trauma in children
  
  
• Children may experience more than one form of trauma related to abuse
  
  
• The MOS Projects counselling services and non-case related services are culturally safe
  
  
• The provision of MOS Projects services to remote communities creates an equitable level of access across remote communities
  
  
• MOS Projects services have been provided in a timely way to children and young people in remote communities
  
  
• Referrals to other services are possible and appropriate
  
  
• Community meetings and community education sessions support and create access to counselling and other support services
  
  
• The staff team has the right mix of skills and expertise to provide all aspects of the program
  
  
• MOS Projects have appropriate links with NT Closing the Gap initiatives and other outreach services in remote communities
  
  
• Outreach/visiting services are the most culturally appropriate way to provide MOS Projects services to Indigenous children and their families in remote communities, outside the statutory child protection system
  
  
• A voluntary, therapeutic counselling approach is the most appropriate response for Indigenous children and their families experiencing trauma in remote communities
  
  
• Communities are wanting access to services outside the child abuse statutory system
  
  
• The need for the MOS Projects services falls within the 0-17 year age group and all children within this age group are receiving service
  
  
• Improved access to MOS Projects services in remote communities has a positive impact on the safety of those communities

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