U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government, Department of Justice.

Juvenile (under 18)

NIJ FY23 Research on Juvenile Justice Topics

Closing Date
Grants.gov Deadline
Application JustGrants Deadline
With this solicitation, NIJ, in collaboration with the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), seeks proposals for rigorous research and evaluation projects that inform policy and practice in the field of juvenile justice.

NIJ FY23 Research and Evaluation on School Safety

Closing Date
Grants.gov Deadline
Application JustGrants Deadline
With this solicitation, NIJ in collaboration with the Bureau of Justice Assistance, seeks proposals for rigorous research and evaluation projects to fill knowledge gaps in two topical areas: 1) studies on the root causes and consequences of school violence and 2) examinations of the impact and effectiveness of school safety approaches implemented for purposes authorized under the STOP School Violence Act.

Desistance from Crime: Interventions to Help Promote Desistance and Reduce Recidivism

November 2022

No single criminal justice agency can promote desistance on its own. Partnerships across state, local, and federal agencies — along with the support of family and community stakeholders — are instrumental in supporting desistance from crime and reducing recidivism.

Law enforcement, courts, corrections, and community supervision agencies play a key role in the desistance process and reducing recidivism.

Review the YouTube Terms of Service and the Google Privacy Policy