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Sex trafficking

NIJ FY 09 ORE Crime and Justice Research

Closing Date
NIJ is seeking applications for funding of social and behavioral research on, and evaluations related to, crime and justice topics relevant to State and/or local criminal and juvenile justice policy and practice. Although most crime and justice topics relevant to policymakers and practitioners are eligible for consideration, NIJ has identified the following priority areas: Predicting Crime, Emerging Crime, Human Trafficking, Re-entry, Preventing Crime Related to...

NIJ FY 08 ORE Trafficking

Closing Date
NIJ is seeking applications for funding for research projects to address knowledge gaps related to trafficking in human beings in the United States. NIJ is particularly interested in research related to labor trafficking, demand reduction for sex trafficking and commercial sex acts, and in identifying and addressing issues faced by trafficking victims. All applications should be for research with direct, immediate, and obvious implications for...