Which term refers to assessment of the effectiveness or value of roles?

• A. Mark Bands
• B. Assessment Criteria
• C. Evaluation
• D. Detailed Explanation

Answer: (C)

Evaluation is about judging how effective or valuable a role is by looking at evidence of outcomes and impact. In criminology practice, you’d assess whether a role helps achieve aims, improves safety, or uses resources wisely, and decide if it should continue, change, or end based on that evidence. This focus on value and effectiveness is what makes it the best fit.

Mark bands describe levels of performance, not the process of judging value. Assessment criteria set the standards for what counts as evidence of performance, not the overall effectiveness of a role. A detailed explanation is simply a thorough description, not the evaluative process itself.