FY2020 Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) Grant Evaluation: Life After Hate

Abstract

The Science and Technology Directorate at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security funded RTI International to research
and evaluate a Fiscal Year 2020 Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention grant to Life After Hate to examine program accomplishments, challenges, and recommendations. The evaluation team completed a process evaluation of two of Life After Hate’s three grant components: its ExitUSA services to support exiting white supremacy extremists and its outreach to build awareness of exit process and ExitUSA services. Researchers additionally conducted an outcome evaluation of Life After Hate’s third grant component: the development and implementation of training for mental health and law enforcement professionals. The research team reviewed materials developed for the ExitUSA program, training curricula, and other program materials; observed selected training sessions; interviewed relevant staff and partners; and analyzed pre-, post-, and follow-up test data. Table ES-A summarizes these findings.