Description
The Judiciary, State of Hawaii, Third Circuit – Drug Court Division is seeking a professional evaluation services to document program implementation, outcomes, and effectiveness for the Kona Women's Court pilot program. The evaluation will focus on program implementation, effectiveness, outcomes, and opportunities for system and service improvement. The Evaluator will conduct analysis, including in-person interviews with participants, staff, and community-based service providers. The contract period will be from December 1, 2025 to June 30, 2027.
• The Evaluator will design interview protocols, conduct interviews, analyze data, and prepare the evaluation report.
• The Evaluator must comply with all applicable State of Hawaii Judiciary policies regarding confidentiality, professionalism, data handling, and participant privacy.
• A control group may be developed in partnership between the Drug Court Coordinator and the Evaluator.
• Ongoing communication and collaboration between the Evaluator and the Drug Court Coordinator is expected throughout the contract period.
• The Evaluator will submit a final written report by September 30, 2026, including outcomes, participant feedback, challenges, and recommendations.