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- Skillmark, Mikael, 1982-, et al.
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The pursuit of standardization in domestic violence social work: A multiple case study of how the idea of using risk assessment tools is manifested and processed in the Swedish social services
- 2019
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Ingår i: Qualitative Social Work. - : Sage Publications. - 1473-3250 .- 1741-3117. ; 18:3, s. 458-474
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- This multiple case study examines how the idea of using risk assessment tools is manifested and processed in Swedish social services. Based on the analysis of interviews with different stakeholders and of organizational documents in two social service organizations, we investigate the actors who control local risk assessment practices. The findings illustrate that a relatively small group of social workers in the organizations have been able to forward their claims and decide how risk assessment work should be carried out without much intrusion from local managers or politicians. The findings also validate other studies that found that increased standardization can strengthen social workers’ ability to perform their professional task rather than lead to de-professionalization. This article ends with a discussion of what risk assessment practices might mean for domestic violence victims.
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- Denvall, Verner, 1951-
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Avlärande
- 2013. - 1
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Ingår i: Förändringens entreprenörer och tröghetens agenter. - Stockholm : Liber. - 9789147098798 ; , s. 159-172
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Bokkapitel (refereegranskat)
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- Denvall, Verner, 1951-
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Comparing evaluation of homelessness in the United States and the European Union
- 2012
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Ingår i: European Evaluation Association conference in Helsinki Oct 3-5, 2012.
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- Homelessness as a political and social dominion has a number of features that make it particularly illustrative for a conference focusing evaluation and especially the design of evaluations. In addition to being a wicked problem, homelessness offers several analytical avenues. How do these characteristics affect the evaluation of programs and projects aspiring to combat homelessness? Dissimilar pictures and solutions regarding homelessness in the US and in EU countries will likely affect recommendations given as a result of performed evaluations. For this study, the empirical base is a sample of the most cited evaluations of homelessness programs published in professional journals between 1996 and 2010. Most of these evaluations are from the US. These US evaluations more often use large-scale national programs and quantitative methods, whereas EU evaluations more often use smaller sample sizes and qualitative methods. In the US and the EU, evaluations of homelessness programs seldom use analytical approaches.
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- Denvall, Verner, 1951-
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Det sociala utvärderingslandskapet
- 2011
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Ingår i: Utvärdering i socialt arbete. - Stockholm : Natur och kultur. - 9789127119826 ; , s. 35-54
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Bokkapitel (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)
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- Denvall, Verner, 1951-
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Evaluating homelessness – a comparative analysis of top-ten articles from the US and Europe
- 2017
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Ingår i: European Journal of Social Work. - : Routledge. - 1369-1457 .- 1468-2664. ; 20:5, s. 724-740
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Homelessness as a political and social dominion has a number of features that make it particularly difficult to tackle. In addition to being a wicked problem, homelessness offers several analytical avenues. How do these characteristics affect the evaluation of programmes and projects aspiring to combat homelessness? Dissimilar pictures and solutions regarding homelessness in the US and in European countries will likely affect recommendations given as a result of evaluations performed. For this study, the empirical base is a sample of the most cited evaluations of homelessness programmes published in professional journals between 1996 and 2010. Most of these evaluations are from the US. These US evaluations more often use large-scale national programmes and quantitative methods, whereas European evaluations more often have smaller sample sizes and qualitative methods. In both regions, the evaluators seldom use theory from social science when analysing their findings. It is suggested that European evaluation research should be noticed to a larger extent since it is probably better suited for application in a European context.
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- Denvall, Verner, 1951-, et al.
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Fighting men`s violence against woman in the age of evidence and NPM
- 2017
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- Men's violence against women is a widespread global problem and a serious threat to women's health. This symposium will report from a study in Sweden that studies mechanisms that influence the design of interventions contesting domestic violence in two cities.The symposiums three presentations will answer the following questions:1. Given the fact that the organizations face many different views and ideologies; how does this affect the ways the problem of domestic violence is represented?2. In what way affects ideas from performance measurement and new public management the interventions?3. In what way are the social services organizing towards an evidence-based practice in this field?Presentation 1 Interpersonal violence-From policy to local practicePresentation 2 Open Comparisons in social workPresentation 3 Negotiating in risk assessment practices
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- Denvall, Verner, 1951-
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Five years later : impact after evaluating a program combating homelessness
- 2015
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Ingår i: American Evaluation Association conference, Chicago, Nov 9-14, 2015.
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- The variety of how evaluations are put to use has attracted the interest of many scholars. Suggestions are made that usage might be instrumental, for enlightenment, legitimation or something else. In this paper-session the impact of a specific evaluation applying program-theory will be in focus. The evaluation concerned a statutory Swedish program. Aimed at reducing homelessness, an investment of 5 million Euro engaged 23 innovative projects nationwide. Homelessness is a wicked social problem exhibiting great resistance to current solutions while engaging numerous actors, organizations and agencies simultaneously and at various levels within public and civil domains. How does this affect the evaluation of programs and projects aspiring to combat homelessness? And in what way(s) can we speak about evaluation utilization? Findings show that impact takes place in an iterative process where serendipities play an important role.
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- Denvall, Verner, 1951-
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In trouble with the logics : data recording in performance management
- 2015
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Ingår i: AEA conference, Chicago, Nov 9-14, 2015.
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- In recent years, Performance Management (PM) has become a buzzword in public sector organizations. Well-functioning PM systems rely on valid performance data, but critics point out that conflicting rationale or logic among professional staff in recording information can undermine the quality of the data. Based on a case study of social service staff members, the authors explore three recording logics among professional staff. The findings reveal a complexity of recording behavior and show how professional staff shift between recording logics according to the situation. The actual data recordings depend not only on the overall logic, but also on factors such as attitudes, assumptions, and motives. The authors suggest that shifting recording logics weaken the validity of performance data. These shifts undermine the idea of PM as a trustworthy strategy to bridge the gap between professional and managerial staff as well as the possibility of a well-informed management
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- Denvall, Verner, 1951-
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Innovations and problem-solving : a comparative study
- 2011
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Ingår i: European Journal of Social Work. - : Informa UK Limited. - 1369-1457 .- 1468-2664. ; 14:3, s. 307-321
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- This article explores the practical implementation of two innovative projects in Denmark and Sweden. The research is motivated by the high political interest in innovations as a modern quick fix to societal problems. Innovations are regarded as an all-round solution; however, research has mainly been focused on technical and economic factors without considering social problem solving. Utilizing ethnographic methodology, the study reveals that the same innovative process solves problems on one structural level, but creates new problems on another. Faith is generally seen as an important element of innovations geared to social problem solving. Results show that faith is bound to certain structural levels and that a given innovative process runs the risk of creating conflicting perceptions at different levels. The research demonstrates the importance of including components such as value differences, conflicts of interest, and ideology when promoting innovations and when studying innovative efforts.
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