Appendix A: Evaluation Issues and Questions
Issue 1: Relevance
1.1 To what extent is there a continued need for the two JPIP funding streams?
- Have the two JPIP funding streams been responsive to the diverse needs of victims of IPV (e.g., women and girls, Indigenous Peoples, those living in northern, rural, and remote communities, etc.)?
1.2 To what extent are the two JPIP funding streams and their activities consistent with government priorities and departmental roles and responsibilities?
Issue 2: Design and Delivery
2.1 To what extent have the two JPIP funding streams been implemented as planned? What, if any, challenges have been encountered and how were they addressed?
2.2 How effective is the design and delivery of the two JPIP funding streams? The following aspects will be considered:
- Distribution of funds and reporting requirements/burden among ILA/ILR funding recipients (i.e., jointly funded projects through the JPIP and Victims Fund).
- Availability of trained staff to administer the two JPIP funding streams.
- Adequacy of work protocols and policies.
- Inclusion of GBA Plus approach in the design by including relevant intersectional factors (e.g., race, class, sexuality, age, disability, language, etc.).
2.3 Are there any opportunities (i.e., good practices or lessons learned) that could be implemented to enhance elements related to design or delivery?
2.4 What measures have been implemented to support the sustainability of the funded projects beyond the funding period?
Issue 3: Effectiveness
3.1 To what extent has ILA/ILR increased access to GBV resources for victims of IPV?
3.2 What impact has ILA/ILR had on supporting victims of IPV? To what extent has it:
- Supported informed decision-making and navigation through the criminal and family justice systems?
- Reduced the re-traumatization often faced by victims of IPV when they engage with the justice system?
- Increased confidence in the justice system’s response to GBV?
3.3 To what extent have additional supports improved access to family justice services and supports for victims of IPV?
3.4 What impact has additional supports had on the family justice system responding to the needs of victims of IPV?
3.5 To what extent have the two JPIP funding streams contributed to:
- Increased engagement/ability of stakeholders/communities to address the needs/issues of those affected by family violence?
- Enhanced awareness and understanding of family violence and the justice system?
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