Evaluating AOT Programs: Getting Started

AOT Research, Reports and Analyses

This paper is a guide for assisted outpatient treatment (AOT) evaluators written by Treatment Advocacy Center (TAC) in collaboration with several experienced AOT evaluators across the United States. It covers several essential topics for AOT evaluation including identifying data sources, collaborating with key stakeholders, and process evaluations.

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