demonstration programs

Service delivery programs that are usually limited by time and geographic range but are designed to test whether measures proposed for solving specific problems are desirable and effective. When these programs use rigorous controlled research, they are also known as experimental programs. In theory, programs that are demonstrated as effective can then be made permanent and expanded for a larger population. Examples of demonstration programs are Mobilization for Youth in New York City and the Mental Health Manpower studies of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).