An Evaluative Study of the Kozmetsky Center for Child Protection in Austin, Texas

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dc.contributor.advisorShields, Patricia M.
dc.contributor.authorCampbell, Anna Katherine
dc.contributor.committeeMemberRahm, Dianna
dc.contributor.committeeMemberLay-Esparza, Elena
dc.date.accessioned2009-05-18T18:33:04Z
dc.date.available2012-02-24T10:17:33Z
dc.date.issued2009-04
dc.descriptionAn Applied Research Project Submitted to the Department of Political Science, Texas State University-San Marcos, in Partial Fulfillment for the Requirements for the Degree of Masters of Public Administration Spring 2009.
dc.description.abstractResearch Purpose: As more organizations establish child advocacy centers, there needs to be an effective tool to measure their administrative adherence to national goals and objectives. The purpose of this research is threefold. The first purpose is to describe the ideal characteristics of a child advocacy center by examining existing literature and the nine objectives of the National Child Advocacy Center (CAC) Model. The second purpose is to use these components as a guide to evaluate the administrative operations of the Kozmetsky Center for Child Protection. Finally, this project utilizes the research results to provide recommendations for improving administrative operations at the Center for Child Protection. Methodology: An examination of the National CAC Model objectives and relevant literature reveals five primary categories of the CAC assessment model. The categories, and child-friendly facilities. The components are used to assess the administrative practices and adherence to the National CAC standards. The case study research utilized document analysis, structured interviews, and direct observation. Results: The results of the case study show that the Kozmetsky Center for Child Protection meets all the rated criteria in the forensic interview category. It exceeds the criteria in the child-friendly facility and health services categories. However, the multidisciplinary team and case management categories demonstrated room for improvement.
dc.description.departmentPublic Administration
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dc.format.extent114 pages
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dc.identifier.citationCampbell, A. (2009). An evaluative study of the Kozmetsky Center for Child Protection in Austin, Texas. Masters of Public Administration, Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10877/3788
dc.language.isoen
dc.subjectchild advocating
dc.subjectcenter assessment model
dc.subjectchild abuse investigation
dc.subjectevaluative study
dc.subjectKozmetsky Center for Child Protection
dc.subjectAustin
dc.subjectTexas
dc.subjectPublic Administration
dc.titleAn Evaluative Study of the Kozmetsky Center for Child Protection in Austin, Texas
dc.typeApplied Research Project

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