Form 1121-0277 Evaluation Conferences

Conference Participant Feedback Form

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For each event OJJDP’s NTTAC hosts, OJJDP’s NTTAC will create a survey in online survey software to gather feedback that can inform project planning.

Overall Conference Feedback
Satisfaction
Thank you for participating in the conference on [date] supported by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention’s (OJJDP) National Training and Technical Assistance Center (NTTAC). To better serve you, we would like to know how satisfied you are with the quality of the event in which you just participated. Your participation is completely voluntary.
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements about the overall conference.
The information provided and/or presented at the conference is useful for my work.	1 Strongly Disagree	2 Disagree	3 Neither Agree Nor Disagree	4 Agree	5 Strongly Agree
The format of the conference provided ample opportunity and encouragement for participants to interact meaningfully with each other.	1 Strongly Disagree	2 Disagree	3 Neither Agree Nor Disagree	4 Agree	5 Strongly Agree
The conference was well-organized.	1 Strongly Disagree	2 Disagree	3 Neither Agree Nor Disagree	4 Agree	5 Strongly Agree
Attending the conference increased my knowledge in a meaningful way.	1 Strongly Disagree	2 Disagree	3 Neither Agree Nor Disagree	4 Agree	5 Strongly Agree
I will share the information I received at the conference with colleagues.	1 Strongly Disagree	2 Disagree	3 Neither Agree Nor Disagree	4 Agree	5 Strongly Agree
The registration and logistics information were clear, helpful, and easily accessible.	1 Strongly Disagree	2 Disagree	3 Neither Agree Nor Disagree	4 Agree	5 Strongly Agree
I am satisfied with the overall conference.	1 Strongly Disagree	2 Disagree	3 Neither Agree Nor Disagree	4 Agree	5 Strongly Agree
What aspects of the conference were most useful and why? ______________________________

Behaviors

9. How do you plan to apply the information from this conference in your work? Please select all that apply.

☐ Share material with colleagues

☐ Refer colleagues to other OJJDP’s NTTAC events/resources                         

☐ Train/educate others in content/skills learned   

☐ Enact policy changes at my organization

☐ Begin a new project or initiative             

☐ Strengthen public awareness/advocacy activities

☐ Change my management, leadership, or interpersonal communication style                      

☐ Pursue additional professional development

☐ Develop/strengthen use of technology or infrastructure                 

☐ Develop/strengthen collaborative or strategic relationships

☐ Expand services to new populations

☐ Expand types of services offered

☐ Strengthen administrative capacity or operations to better serve the field

☐ Strengthen research, evaluation, or needs assessment activities

☐ Network with other participants

☐ Identify/pursue new funding resources (e.g., grant writing, fundraising)

☐ Implement/change financial procedures

☐ Modify outreach/marketing activities

☐ Develop/enhance vision, mission, or strategic plan

☐ Other(s): _________________________________

☐ I will not be able to apply the information to my work

Please explain how you plan to apply the information to your work: ____________________________________

10. Do you plan to implement any research-supported practices learned during the conference?

☐ No

☐ Yes

If yes, please explain: __________________________________

Overall Feedback
What suggestions do you have for improving future OJJDP conferences? ______________________
Please share any additional feedback: _____________________
What topics would you like to see addressed at the next conference? For each topic you list, please mark the level of information needed.		Beginner	Intermediate	Advanced/Expert
		Beginner	Intermediate	Advanced/Expert
		Beginner	Intermediate	Advanced/Expert

Conference Session Feedback
Satisfaction
Thank you for participating in the [title of session] session at [title of conference] on [date] supported by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention’s (OJJDP) National Training and Technical Assistance Center (NTTAC). To better serve you, we would like to know how satisfied you are with the quality of the event in which you just participated. Your participation is completely voluntary.
Please indicate the conference sessions you attended that were most useful and why.
Name of Session			What Was Most Useful?
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements about all the sessions you attended.
Attending these sessions increased my knowledge in a meaningful way.	1 Strongly Disagree	2 Disagree		3 Neither Agree Nor Disagree	4 Agree	5 Strongly Agree
I will share the information I received at these sessions with colleagues.	1 Strongly Disagree	2 Disagree		3 Neither Agree Nor Disagree	4 Agree	5 Strongly Agree
These sessions should be presented at future conferences.	1 Strongly Disagree	2 Disagree		3 Neither Agree Nor Disagree	4 Agree	5 Strongly Agree

Presenter/Facilitator Feedback
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements about session trainers/presenters at the conference.
The knowledge and expertise of these trainer(s)/presenter(s) were appropriate for these sessions.	1 Strongly Disagree	2 Disagree	3 Neither Agree Nor Disagree	4 Agree	5 Strongly Agree
The trainer(s)/presenter(s) tailored and delivered the content of sessions effectively.	1 Strongly Disagree	2 Disagree	3 Neither Agree Nor Disagree	4 Agree	5 Strongly Agree
The trainer(s)/presenter(s) helped me to see how these sessions can be applied to my work.	1 Strongly Disagree	2 Disagree	3 Neither Agree Nor Disagree	4 Agree	5 Strongly Agree
Behaviors
How do you plan to apply the information from this session in your work? Please select all that apply. ☐ Share material with colleagues ☐ Refer colleagues to other OJJDP NTTAC events/resources                          ☐ Train/educate others in content/skills learned    ☐ Enact policy changes at my organization ☐ Begin a new project or initiative              ☐ Strengthen public awareness/advocacy activities ☐ Change my management, leadership, or interpersonal communication style                       ☐ Pursue additional professional development ☐ Develop/strengthen use of technology or infrastructure                  ☐ Develop/strengthen collaborative or strategic relationships ☐ Expand services to new populations ☐ Expand types of services offered ☐ Strengthen administrative capacity or operations to better serve the field ☐ Strengthen research, evaluation, or needs assessment activities ☐ Network with other participants ☐ Identify/pursue new funding resources (e.g., grant writing, fundraising) ☐ Implement/change financial procedures ☐ Modify outreach/marketing activities ☐ Develop/enhance vision, mission, or strategic plan ☐ Other(s): _________________________________ ☐ I will not be able to apply the information to my work Please explain how you plan to apply the information to your work: ____________________________________
Did you implement any research-supported practices learned during the session? ☐ No ☐ Yes If yes, please explain: __________________________________
What suggestions do you have for improving future sessions? __________
Please share any additional feedback. _____________________
Demographics
Which of the following best describes the field or profession in which you work? Please select all that apply. Faith-Based Law Enforcement Prosecutors Courts Defenders Mentoring Child Welfare/Safety Victims of Crime Probation/Parole Detention/Corrections Tribal Community State Advisory Groups (SAG members, juvenile justice specialists) JJDPA Compliance (compliance monitor, DMC coordinator) Substance Abuse Mental/Behavioral Health Military Education Training/Technical Assistance Advocacy Research Youth Services Families Youth Other (please specify): __________
How long have you worked in the field? Less than 1 year 1 to 5 years 6 to 10 years More than 10 years
Please indicate the state in which you work: __________