Corrections

With this solicitation, NIJ seeks proposals to help innovation in criminal justice research by informing practitioners, policy makers, industry providers, federal agencies, as well as, NIJ of the emerging problems and opportunities of the criminal justice communities. Innovation also comes from within these criminal justice agencies, therefore NIJ is looking to continue supporting programs like LEADS, a NIJ program designed to increase the in-house research...

With this solicitation, NIJ seeks to build knowledge on best practices in offender reentry. Specifically, NIJ requests proposals for rigorous research to examine reentry initiatives for adult or juvenile offenders that incorporate promising practices, strategies, or programs. These initiatives may be applicable to institutional or community corrections, or both. Preference will be given to applications that propose to use a randomized controlled trial (RCT). This...

With this solicitation, NIJ seeks proposals for communications technologies research and evaluation projects (1) to develop practical knowledge to inform the deployment of mobile broadband communications technologies by law enforcement agencies in the United States; or (2) to identify feasible, lawful technology solutions to combatting the use of contraband wireless devices in correctional facilities.

NIJ is seeking rigorous research, to evaluate promising practices and strategies that aim to promote effective management and supervision of offenders in both institutions and in the community. Specifically, NIJ is interested in receiving proposals for research and evaluation focused on reducing violence and misconduct, and provision of medical and mental health services. NIJ is particularly interested in receiving proposals addressing these topics in the...