This introduction to evaluation explores basic knowledge about evaluation planning and practice with a specific focus on evaluation as it relates to health equity and the primary prevention of sexual violence.

This publication was supported by the Grant or Cooperative Agreement Number 6 NUF2CE002510-02-04, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the  Department of Health and Human Services.


Esta herramienta interactiva de aprendizaje presenta la prevención primaria a través de una serie de actividades para mejorar los conocimientos sobre la misma. La información cubierta incluye la historia de moverse río arriba, el Modelo Socio-Ecológico, y una exploración de las diferencias entre reducción del riesgo y prevención primaria.

Todos los derechos reservados. Este documento fue elaborado con el apoyo del convenio cooperativo número #5UF2CE002359-03 otorgado por los Centros para el control y prevención de enfermedades (CDC, por sus siglas en inglés). Su contenido es responsabilidad exclusiva de los autores y no necesariamente refleja la perspectiva oficial de los CDC.

risk and protective factors interactive infographic(15 minutes) Explore this interactive infographic to learn more about Risk and Protective factors and how they play an important role in preventing sexual violence.

human spectrogram(15 minutes) This interactive learning tool walks participants through how to implement an activity-based evaluation through the use of the human spectrogram. Information covered includes an overview of the human spectrogram, a preparation checklist, and additional resources from the NSVRC Evaluation Toolkit.

Cover of data analysis course(3-4 Hours, 45-60 min per section) The Data Analysis Series consists of four courses designed to show users how to enter, analyze, and report on evaluation data captured from pre/post surveys. These courses contain sample data for practice, and users can pause, review, and revisit any portion of the courses.

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(15 minutes) This interactive learning tool introduces primary prevention through a set of activities to enhance knowledge about primary prevention. Information covered includes the Moving Upstream story, the Social Ecological Model, and an exploration of the differences between Risk Reduction and Primary Prevention.

(16 minutes) This recorded webinar provides an overview of sexual violence prevention, utilizing the public health approach to talk about primary prevention and norms change.  Examples of promising prevention strategies are also highlighted. 

Mapping Evaluation Thumbnail(~8 min each) This three-part video podcast series highlights innovative sexual violence prevention evaluation work happening across the country.