Public Safety and Anti-terrorism (PSAT) Initiative, Summative Evaluation

Description of Figure 1: Logic Model for Public Safety and Anti-Terrorism Initiative

Legislation, regulation, reports to Parliament, policy documents, reports, communication products, consultations and meetings
Legal advice, interpretation and agreements
Multilateral and bilateral treaties, international instruments, court cases, and advice or assistance to organizations and countries
Information materials, tools and workshops
Legal briefs, charges and tribunal / court cases
Legal aid agreements and funding to jurisdictions and/or legal aid plans

Engagement with other departmental representatives, client organizations and other jurisdictions in relevant public safety and anti-terrorism activities
Departmental representatives, client organizations and other jurisdictions develop more effective laws, regulations and policies
Increased knowledge and understanding among key participants in the justice system and others of laws and regulations related to public safety and anti-terrorism
Departmental representatives, client organizations and other jurisdictions have an enhanced ability to investigate, litigate and / or prosecute cases where terrorism or other threats to public safety and anti-terrorism are involved or where disclosure of sensitive information is an issue
Legal aid provided to the economically disadvantaged accused affected by public safety and anti-terrorism initiatives

More effective programs, use of intelligence, investigation and detection by federal / provincial / territorial governments related to public safety and anti-terrorism