Making the Case for Domestic Violence Prevention Through the Lens of Cost-Benefit
A Manual for Domestic Violence Prevention Practitioners
(and the State and Local Policy-Makers They Present to)
Overview Of This Chapter (5)
This chapter provides a more in-depth look at terms and methods for estimating the cost-effectiveness and cost-benefit of prevention programs. While some cost estimation terms may appear obvious (such as “initial investment”), others may sound somewhat counterintuitive (such as the “decreasing value of the delayed benefit”). This chapter will continue to explore these concepts. Being well-versed in these terms will demonstrate that you understand the importance of costs and benefits – and may even help you educate policy-makers or funders who are not familiar with the cost-benefit or cost-effectiveness approach.