Programa Se Liga : uma avaliação focada no desenho da política pública

Abstract

This study conducts an ex-post design evaluation of the Se Liga Program, which provides support to adolescents and young people leaving semi-liberty and detention socio-educational measures in the state of Minas Gerais. The research aimed to describe the current design of the Se Liga Program based on the following operational elements: conceptual frameworks,identified problems, objectives and target audience, action methodology (activities), governance and responsible actors, expected outcomes or effects, and program indicators and monitoring. The study also evaluates these operational elements from both an individual perspective and in terms of their internal coherence within the overall program design, as well as describes changes in the program’s design observed over time. The methodology adopted includes document analysis of key documents that consolidate the program’s methodology and semi-structured interviews with actors involved in its creation and implementation. The results describe the operational elements and evaluate their strengths, challenges, and internal coherence. The study also presents a summary evaluation framework and a set of recommendations to improve the program’s design. The conclusion identifies weaknesses,such as the lack of articulation between operational elements and the absence of some of them, and strengths, such as the robust and well-written design. It suggests improvements to strengthen the program’s design, contributing to the continuity and enhancement of the public policy