| Session Title: Using PhotoVoice for Participatory Community Evaluation |
| Demonstration Session 307 to be held in Pacific B on Thursday, Nov 3, 11:40 AM to 12:25 PM |
| Sponsored by the Qualitative Methods TIG and the Collaborative, Participatory & Empowerment Evaluation TIG |
| Presenter(s): |
| Amanda Purington, Cornell University, ald17@cornell.edu |
| Jacqueline Davis-Manigaulte, Cornell University, jad23@cornell.edu |
| Jane Powers, Cornell University, jlp5@cornell.edu |
| Abstract: This demonstration will provide an overview of how the New York State ACT for Youth Center of Excellence utilizes PhotoVoice methodology for evaluation with youth and adult staff from programs designed to reduce sexually transmitted infections, HIV infection, and unintended pregnancy among youth while promoting their optimal sexual. Youth and adult staff are using PhotoVoice to evaluate issues in their communities impacting youth sexual health. Youth leaders, in collaboration with adult program staff, are charged with conducting this community evaluation, interpreting findings, and developing action plans to address issues highlighted by this evaluation. Engagement in the evaluation process ensures youth perspective is included and valued in these assessments and helps youth see their potential roles as catalysts for change. Participants in this demonstration will have the opportunity to learn about the PhotoVoice process and explore its potential use for evaluation within their work settings. |