Khulisa embraces an ethos of transparency and rigorous evaluation. Since 2009:
• 5 in-depth assessments of our programme structure, impact, evidence base and theory of change have been conducted
• affiliated academic institutions on these were the University of Central Lancashire, Manchester Metropolitan University, London Metropolitan University and the University of East London
• a published review of Silence the Violence appeared in the Journal of Offender Rehabilitation (September 2012)
• Matrix Evidence Ltd used our programme model as part basis for its CJS Business Case online tool
2012-2013 cohort data has shown reductions in anger, hostility, verbal and physical aggression of up to 40% and over 35% improvements in positive coping skills. A 2010 report by Nacro on the Milestones programme showed a 14% reoffending rate for successful programme completers. Khulisa was also an early adopter of the Greater London Authority’s Project Oracle Youth Evidence Hub.
‘Silence the Violence demonstrates significant statistical improvement in participant coping skills and empathy, personal distress, anger management and aggression’
Dr Nicola Graham-Kevan, University of Central Lancashire and President of The International Family Aggression Society, 2011
‘Silence the Violence contains key elements of the Good Lives Model and Post-Traumatic Growth-Desistance approach to offender rehabilitation’
Professor Kate Heffron and Ann Mapham, University of East London, article in Journal of Offender Rehabilitation, September 2012
‘Khulisa has delivered three programmes to a total cohort of 40 young men at our school. Each pupil had been chosen to participate due to their challenging behaviour, lack of engagement, deteriorating participation and poor achievements in class. All were considered to be at high risk of exclusion from school .I can safely say that 38 boys have shown significant behavioural and academic improvement since participating on the course. They are calmer, relate better to their teachers and peers, attend classes regularly and engage in their learning. Several have gone on to be school leaders or taken on other roles that previously they would never have thought possible. Even the two boys who have not improved significantly have at least stayed in school. This is about as close to 100% success as you can get.’
Ms Gurjit Kaur Shergill, Deputy Head Teacher Rokeby School, July 2012
Evaluation Tools & Processes
• We assess behaviour change pre/post programme using the Aggression Questionnaire (AQ Buss & Perry) and the Coping Styles Questionnaire (CSQ Roger, Jarvis & Bahman).
• A comprehensive facilitator’s report on programme delivery, outcomes and progress post-programme is provided
• Daily and post-programme feedback forms are administered with participants
• An individual case hand-over meeting with Offender Supervisors, Learning Mentors or other relevant staff is highly recommended
• Six month to one year follow up to determine longitudinal behaviour change is possible with appropriate data sharing agreements and processes
Reports:
Nicola Graham-Kevan Review of STV and What Works Principles June 2009
Nicola Graham-Kevan STV and What Works Executive Summary 2009
Nicola Graham-Kevan STV Evaluation Feb 2011 - Executive Summary
Nicola Graham-Kevan STV Evaluation final report Feb 2011
Griffin Research and Consultancy NOMS PS04350 Assessment of Silence the Violence Report
Griffin Face It Evaluation Report 16 July 2012
Journal of Offender Rehabilitation Article by Ann Mapham and Kate Hefferon
TRAC Psychological evaluation report Face It Rokeby school