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Evaluation

NIJ FY 08 Research on the Justice System Response to Sexual Violence in Corrections

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NIJ seeks applications for research and evaluation to address knowledge gaps related to prison sexual violence. NIJ is particularly interested in research and evaluation on staff-on-inmate sexual misconduct. For this solicitation, correctional staff may include, but are not limited to, employees, contractors, volunteers, or any agency representatives. The goal of this research and evaluation is to increase our understanding and advance policy and practice aimed...

NIJ FY 08 Geospatial Technology: Invited Full Proposals

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NIJ is seeking applications for funding to conduct research, development, testing, and evaluation activities to help address the geospatial technology needs of State and local criminal justice agencies. This includes application of new technologies to criminal justice purposes that were not developed specifically for criminal justice use.

NIJ FY 08 Body Armor: Invited Full Proposals

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NIJ is seeking applications for funding to develop, test, evaluate, and demonstrate technologies in the area of soft body armor (armor with an areal density of 1.1 pounds per square foot or less). Specific areas of interest include: A. Advanced ballistic-resistant materials. B. Nondestructive evaluation of soft body armor. C. Life-cycle exposure protocols and equipment for ballistic-resistant body armor. D. Advanced soft body armor designs...