Coparenting communication and hybrid masculinity in a fatherhood program

Over the last decade, criminal justice scholars have increasingly endorsed “evidence-based practices”; however, some criminologists have voiced concerns over the varied methodological rigor used by evaluation researchers, differing definitions of evidence, and lack of critical exploration as to why programs may be (in)effective. This article argues that evaluability assessments (EAs) can answer these concerns. Through a case study of an EA used on a prison-based fatherhood program, this article demonstrates how EA’s approach leads to a more precise understanding of outcome operationalization, and allows for the democratization of research, which is particularly important in a carceral setting.

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Factors Associated With Fatherhood Program Effectiveness

New Research on Parenting Programs for Low-Income Fathers ◽

10.4324/9780367363444-4-4 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 44-57

Author(s):

Young-Il Kim ◽

Sung Joon Jang ◽

Brenda J. Oyer

Keyword(s):

Program Effectiveness ◽

Factors Associated ◽

Fatherhood Program

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The Impact of the Georgia Fatherhood Program on Employment and Wages

Journal of Social Service Research ◽

10.1300/j079v29n04_03 ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 29 (4) ◽

pp. 53-65 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Stacey R. Bloomer ◽

Theresa A. Sipe

Keyword(s):

Fatherhood Program ◽

The Impact

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Addressing Risk Behaviors, Service Needs, and Mental Health Issues in Programs for Young Fathers

Families in Society The Journal of Contemporary Social Services ◽

10.1606/1044-3894.2461 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 86 (2) ◽

pp. 261-266 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

Maxine L. Weinman ◽

Ruth S. Buzi ◽

Peggy B. Smith

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Risk Behaviors ◽

Vocational Training ◽

Service Needs ◽

Health Issues ◽

School Dropouts ◽

Mental Health Issues ◽

Young Fathers ◽

Feeling States ◽

Fatherhood Program

Young fathers (N = 143) ages 16-33 participated in an assessment of risk behaviors, service needs, and mental health issues upon entering a fatherhood program. Almost 70% were unemployed, 39% were school dropouts, 47% used alcohol, 40% had problems with the law, and 42% had been in jail. The most frequently reported mental health issues were problems related to relationships, neighborhood, family, tobacco use, police, and being a parent. Fathers also identified feeling states of anger, sadness/depression, nervousness/tension, helplessness, and aggression. Although risk behaviors and mental health issues were identified, fathers did not request services to address them; rather, their most frequently requested service needs were related to jobs and vocational training. The article suggests that an assessment of mental health issues that focuses on a strengths perspective might yield a better evaluation of both mental health issues and service needs. The article addresses ways that program planners could enhance realistic participation.

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