Targets: Reducing Child Maltreatment
Target-setting is a powerful way to change the course for the future. Instead of staying the present course, leaders can commit to achieving better results for children and families by setting a measurable target with a specific time for accomplishment.
Questions to Consider
- What target is a fair and realistic expectation?
- What do the trend and projection data indicate is an appropriate achievable target?
- How will local targets be incorporated, if at all, into the state target? What support can the state give to local entities to set and achieve targets?
- How will the target be used?
- As inspiration for mobilizing public will and action?
- As a benchmark for measuring progress?
- As standards for performance and accountability?
- How can you prevent targets from being misused for punitive purposes?
