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NIJ FY 12 Determining the Relationship between Stress and Unexplained In-Custody Deaths

Opportunity ID
NIJ-2012-3107
Solicitation Status
Closed
Fiscal Year
2012
Closing Date
Posting Date
Description
NIJ seeks proposals for research to examine whether the physiologic and metabolic effects of the stress of being subdued or restrained, by any means, may explain otherwise unexplained in-custody deaths. Specifically, NIJ seeks proposals for research to: (1) clarify the fatal mechanisms that might be associated with stress resulting from being subdued or restrained, by any means and not limited to CEDs; and, if such mechanisms can be demonstrated, (2) identify post-mortem markers that can inform death investigations. View frequently asked questons related to this solicitation.

Awards

Number of Awards: 2
Total Amount Awarded: $770,690

Date Created: January 25, 2012