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NIJ FY22 Research and Evaluation on Violent Crime and Firearm Violence in the Community

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With this solicitation, NIJ seeks proposals for rigorous research and evaluation projects to advance our understanding of intentional, interpersonal community-based violence, including firearm violence. Specifically, NIJ seeks to fund proposals for: 1) research projects to advance understanding of community violence, including firearm violence; and 2) evaluation of community violence intervention and prevention programs, policies, legislation, and practices to include those targeted at firearm violence...

NIJ FY22 Research and Evaluation of Services for Victims of Crime

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In collaboration with the Office for Victims of Crime, NIJ seeks applications for rigorous research and evaluation projects in three categories: 1) Evaluation of Programs that Provide Services for Victims of Crime; 2) Research on Supporting Victims of Community Violence; and 3) Financial Costs of Crime Victimization. As it concerns the second category, NIJ is especially interested in studies that examine strategies and practices to...

NIJ FY22 Research and Evaluation on Domestic Radicalization and Violent Extremism

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With this solicitation, NIJ seeks proposals for rigorous research and evaluation projects targeted toward developing a better understanding of the domestic radicalization phenomenon, and advancing evidence-based strategies for effective intervention and prevention.  Under this solicitation, NIJ seeks proposals in four topics as they relate to radicalization to violent extremism: research to inform terrorism prevention efforts; research on disengagement, deradicalization and reintegration; evaluations of programs and...