How can educators measure the effectiveness of a TDV educational program?

• A. Only count hours of instruction
• B. Rely solely on standardized test scores not related to TDV
• C. Pre/post knowledge assessments, attitude shifts, changes in help-seeking behavior, safety planning, and feedback from students and staff
• D. Measure cafeteria satisfaction

Answer: (C)

Measuring the impact of a TDV education program should capture changes in knowledge, attitudes, and actual behaviors, plus feedback from those involved. The best approach uses multiple measures taken before and after the program: assessing what students know about healthy relationships, whether their attitudes toward TDV shift in a healthier direction, whether they show increased willingness to seek help, and whether they can apply safety planning in real situations. Gathering feedback from students and staff adds practical insight into what’s working and what needs improvement. This combination provides a fuller, more accurate picture of effectiveness than any single metric.

Why the other options don’t fit: counting hours only focuses on input, not whether learning occurred or behavior changed. Relying solely on standardized tests that aren’t TDV-specific misses important shifts in attitudes and real-world help-seeking or safety planning. Measuring cafeteria satisfaction has nothing to do with whether students understand TDV concepts or apply protective behaviors.