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EVALCORP’s First Virtual Picnic and Scavenger Hunt

This past Friday, we hosted our very first Virtual Picnic and Scavenger Hunt, an event that perfectly embodied our team spirit: connected, collaborative, and always up for some fun! Both our local and remote team members joined in on Zoom, lunches in hand, each bringing something personal to share. We all chose virtual backgrounds that…

Developing an Abductive Coding and Analysis Toolkit

Project Spotlight—Developing an Abductive Coding and Analysis Toolkit (DACAT): An International Project to Bring an Emerging Research Methodology to the Private Sector

EVALCORP is excited to announce a new international research collaboration. This summer we began partnering with professors at UCLouvain, a Belgian University, on a project funded by a grant through the European Research Council (ERC)—the scientific funding body of the European Union. This particular grant awards funding to researchers to explore ways that academic research…

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A Guide to Effective Evaluation Planning

Developing an evaluation begins with thinking. You need to consider the purpose of evaluation, information needs and questions, stakeholders, and logistics. It’s important to be clear about why you’re doing an evaluation, what is being evaluated, and who is being evaluated. These considerations will help you develop your evaluation questions. It’s difficult to know what…

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Project Spotlight: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Assessment in Ventura County

Last year, EVALCORP was contracted by the Ventura County Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) to design and implement a countywide assessment of services available to victims of crimes perpetrated by adults. The goal of this initiative was to examine which services successfully addressed the dynamic needs of victims/survivors of crime in the County. After reviewing the…

Celebrating Another Successful Fiscal Year at EVALCORP

As the fiscal year draws to a close, we at EVALCORP have much to celebrate. This year has been one of growth, innovation, and remarkable teamwork, and we couldn’t be prouder of the dedication shown by every member of our team. To mark the end of this successful year and to show our appreciation, our…

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Partnering for Prevention: Evaluating Organized Retail Theft Efforts Across California

As we move closer to June 30th and look back on the  2023-24 fiscal year, we are so grateful for the hundreds of clients we have the pleasure to work alongside. About 6 months ago, we began to collaborate with law enforcement agencies and courts throughout California to support their Organized Retail Theft (ORT) Grant Program…

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EVALCORP Spring Team Event

For our Spring team connection event, EVALCORP gathered at Bowlero for an afternoon of bowling. We were excited to connect with team members, family, and friends for some fun outside of the office! We enjoyed delicious food and snazzy tunes as we spent quality time together bonding and laughing. After several entertaining games of bowling,…

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New Team Member Highlight: Savanah Cole, Administrative Specialist

Today, we are excited to shine a spotlight on Savanah Cole, our valuable newest addition to EVALCORP Team! As the Administrative Specialist, Savanah is the critical support for our operations, utilizing her skills in office management, scheduling, and fostering a positive workplace culture. With over seven years of experience in the administrative space, Savanah brings…

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2024 National Rx and Illicit Drug Summit: EVALCORP Honored to Support our Ventura County Behavioral Health Partners

For the second consecutive year, EVALCORP had the great privilege of showcasing Ventura County Behavioral Health’s (VCBH) excellent work in addressing substance use challenges and collaborating with system partners to reduce opioid-related fatalities. Dr. Kristen Donovan, Dr. Dustin Anderson, Lorena Roque, and Dr. Gabrielle Walker from our team accompanied the VCBH team to the 2024…

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New Team Member Spotlight: Stella Park, Research Assistant II

We’re thrilled to introduce the newest addition to our team here at EVALCORP! As we continue to expand and evolve, we’re excited to welcome individuals who bring not only talent but also a passion for growth and connection. Today, we’re shining the spotlight on Stella Park, who brings a unique blend of enthusiasm and skills…

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– Peter Drucker

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