At the conclusion of the class action periods, students are presented a post-test to again measure their law related knowledge based on the presented material. In addition student as well as teachers are surveyed concerning the effectiveness of the presented program and the performance of the police officer instructor. Program evaluations are carefully studied to improve both the curriculum and presentation of the program. The program is currently being evaluated at the state level with a consistent measure of knowledge gin and program effectiveness. Evaluation at the state level has proven the need and effectiveness of the Class Action Program.
Evaluations are available upon request.
The Class Action Program is fully funded through the office of the governor of the commonwealth of Virginia. During the development of the program a start up grant was assigned to the city of Newport News for the overall development of the curriculum and evaluation components of the program. Following the successful piloting of Class Action by the city of Newport News, the program model was adopted by the Governor s office. Currently, program development, materials, and officer training is financed through the office of the Governor of the commonwealth of Virginia. Local funding is provided through the use of police department personnel and equipment.