In the SARA model, what does the Analyzing stage examine?

• A. only actors
• B. only victims
• C. actors, victims, 3rd parties, physical settings, social context and results of events
• D. locations only

Answer: (C)

In the Analyze stage, you examine all factors that shape the problem, not just one aspect. This includes who is involved (actors), who is affected (victims), other players or stakeholders (third parties), the physical setting where events occur (the settings), the surrounding social context, and the results or consequences of the events. This broad, integrated view helps identify contributing factors and potential leverage points for intervention in the next stage.

Why this option is the best fit: it captures the full range described for the Analyze phase—people, relationships, environment, context, and outcomes—providing the most complete basis for understanding and addressing the problem. Choices that focus only on actors, only on victims, or only on locations miss key elements of the situation and won’t yield as effective a path to remedy.