Evaluation of the U-Turns for Youth program
Bankstown Council, 2012—in progress
ARTD supported Bankstown Council with their evaluation of the 'U-Turns for Youth' program. This innovative program works with local youth who are at risk of disengaging from school or involvement in motor vehicle crime. The program provides automotive and life skills workshops to the young people to support their engagement in education, training and employment and access to youth support services. ARTD created an evaluation framework and plan for the evaluation, and provided ongoing support to Bankstown Council during the evaluation. The evaluation used an action research approach to allow for ongoing improvement after each U-Turns intake. 

ART and CHART Evaluation
Department of Communities, 2012
An outcomes evaluation of the impact of two cognitive behavioural programs—Aggression Replacement Therapy (ART) and Changing Habits and Reaching Targets (CHART) on young offenders in Queensland. The evaluation involves measures of recidivism and of participants change on important psychological constructs related to aggression, social skills and cognitive style relative to a control group of similar offenders who did not receive programs.  

Youth Opportunity Program
Qld Department of Communities, 2011
The Youth Opportunity Program consists of the Bail Support Service and the Community Response Service operating in Far North Queensland. The evaluation involved consultation with young people and families, many of whom are from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, and a work activity analysis for the non-government organisation providing the services. 

New Pathways Residential Treatment Program
Community Services, Department of Human Services NSW, 2008–2010
The New Pathways program offers residential treatment for male adolescents with problematic sexual offending behaviours. The two-year evaluation had formative and summative functions and informed decisions about future funding. ARTD designed an outcomes framework with KPIs. Evaluation methods included file reviews, interviews with young people and their families, stakeholder interviews and a cost analysis. 

Respite and Information Services for Young Carers ‘At Risk’ Program
Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, 2007–2008
This Australia-wide program provides respite services for young people caring for a parent/s who has a chronic illness or disability. ARTD assessed the program’s effectiveness and efficiency to inform decisions about possible improvements and future directions. Research methods included 11 focus groups with young people, a survey census of, and interviews with service providers, a review of quantitative program data and interviews with other stakeholders, including peak bodies. The information was used to re-design the program.