Sarah DeGue | Survivor-Centered Expert
Sarah DeGue, PhD
- Data Analysis
- Policy Analysis
- Violence Prevention Strategy and Evaluation
About
Sarah DeGue, PhD, is the Founder and Principal Consultant of EVOLVE Violence Prevention, a woman-owned small business that provides evidence-based violence prevention consulting, program evaluation, training, and technical assistance.
Before launching EVOLVE in 2025, she spent 17 years as a Senior Scientist in the Division of Violence Prevention at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Dr. DeGue has a PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and has authored more than 90 publications on violence etiology and prevention. For two decades, she has consulted with federal agencies, the US military, universities, community-based and national organizations, public health departments, and foreign governments on the primary prevention of violence, with particular expertise in sexual and dating violence.
Dr. DeGue developed the EVOLVE to Impact framework to help communities turn evidence into action to stop violence before it starts.
Who EVOLVE works with
- Community-based organizations and nonprofits, including domestic violence and sexual assault service providers
- Colleges, universities, and K-12 schools implementing prevention strategies
- Health departments and funders assessing and evaluating prevention investments
- Organizations with limited staff and budgets, and leaders who need to show results to boards, funders, or agency leadership
Services
Prevention Readiness Snapshot
A rapid assessment of your organization’s readiness across five domains: leadership, strategy clarity, implementation capacity, data systems, and community fit. You receive a red/yellow/green readiness profile, the biggest risks and the best places to start, and a prioritized 90-day action plan. Takes 4 to 6 weeks and less than six hours of staff time.
Pricing: $4,995
Book this servicePrevention Strategy Audit
An expert review of whether your prevention strategy or intervention aligns with the evidence. You receive a strengths and gaps analysis and prioritized recommendations on what to keep, change, and address first, in a report ready for boards and funders. Takes 4 to 6 weeks and less than six hours of staff time.
Pricing: Starting at $4,995
Book this serviceProgram Evaluation
No RFP needed! A fast, budget-friendly evaluation tailored to your needs. EVOLVE designs the evaluation and data collection tools and your staff collects the data. Our expert evaluators analyze the results and deliver a plain-language findings report for boards, funders, and the public.
Pricing: Fixed fee based on program scope. Request a quote and receive it within two business days.
Book this serviceCredentials & publications
- MA, PhD in clinical psychology (specializing in forensic evaluation), University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- 17 years as Senior Health Scientist, CDC Division of Violence Prevention
- Published author: 90+ journal articles, book chapters, and government reports on violence prevention
Connect
- Website: evolveprevention.com
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