Opportunity Information: Apply for NIJ 2012 3169
Apply for NIJ 2012 3169
- The National Institute of Justice in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Evaluation of the Implementation of the Sex Offender Treatment Intervention and Progress Scale (SOTIPS)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.560 National Institute of Justice Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 5, 2012 and posted on Apr 5, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 31, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
This National Institute of Justice (NIJ) discretionary grant opportunity, offered in collaboration with the Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering, and Tracking (SMART), seeks competitive proposals for a single award to evaluate how the Sex Offender Treatment Intervention and Progress Scale (SOTIPS) is implemented in the field. SOTIPS is an assessment tool created by the state of Vermont that combines static risk factors (relatively unchanging historical characteristics) with dynamic risk factors (changeable factors such as treatment progress and behavioral indicators) to estimate the likelihood of sexual recidivism. The solicitation is grounded in prior NIJ-funded research showing that using SOTIPS alongside the Static-99R, a widely used static risk instrument, produced stronger and more consistent recidivism prediction than relying on either static measures or dynamic measures alone. Because those findings were promising, SMART plans to support real-world implementation of SOTIPS in up to three sites, and NIJ is seeking an evaluator to study that rollout.
The core purpose of the funded project is evaluation rather than tool development. NIJ is looking for an implementation and process evaluation that examines how SOTIPS is introduced and used in practice across participating sites, including how agencies adopt the tool, integrate it into existing supervision and treatment workflows, train staff, ensure fidelity to the intended scoring procedures, manage data collection, and navigate operational or organizational barriers. In addition to documenting implementation, the evaluation must also assess relevant outcomes tied to the use of SOTIPS. The solicitation specifically highlights outcome measures such as treatment efficacy and recidivism, while leaving room for additional outcomes that are appropriate to the sites and study design. In practical terms, this means the project is expected to connect what happens during implementation (for example, consistency of administration, staff buy-in, and adherence to protocols) to measurable downstream effects, including whether the tool helps agencies track treatment progress more effectively and whether its use is associated with improved public safety outcomes.
Administratively, the opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number NIJ 2012 3169 under CFDA 16.560 (NIJ Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants). It is a grant instrument and falls under the “Research and Evaluation” activity category. NIJ anticipated making one award, and eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning a broad range of applicant types could apply as long as they met any requirements described in the full solicitation. The posting date was April 5, 2012, with an original and final closing date of May 31, 2012, and the archive date of August 31, 2012. The listing indicates no cost sharing or matching requirement. Award ceiling and floor were shown as 0 in the source record, which typically signals that applicants needed to consult the full solicitation for budget guidance rather than relying on the summary fields.
For support and submissions, the announcement directed applicants to Grants.gov for application submission, with technical help available through the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline. Substantive solicitation questions were directed to Dr. Marie Garcia, Social Science Analyst at NIJ, with contact information provided (phone and email). Overall, the opportunity is aimed at generating practical, evidence-based insight into whether SOTIPS can be implemented effectively across multiple jurisdictions and whether its use, particularly in tandem with Static-99R, translates into meaningful improvements in assessment practice, treatment monitoring, and recidivism-related outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is this grant opportunity about?
This National Institute of Justice (NIJ) discretionary grant opportunity seeks competitive proposals for a single award to evaluate how the Sex Offender Treatment Intervention and Progress Scale (SOTIPS) is implemented in real-world settings. The focus is on studying implementation and outcomes during a planned rollout supported by the Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering, and Tracking (SMART).
Who is offering and collaborating on this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by NIJ, in collaboration with the SMART Office.
What is SOTIPS?
SOTIPS (Sex Offender Treatment Intervention and Progress Scale) is an assessment tool created by the state of Vermont. It combines static risk factors (relatively unchanging historical characteristics) and dynamic risk factors (changeable factors such as treatment progress and behavioral indicators) to estimate the likelihood of sexual recidivism.
How does SOTIPS relate to Static-99R?
The solicitation is grounded in prior NIJ-funded research indicating that using SOTIPS alongside Static-99R (a widely used static risk instrument) produced stronger and more consistent recidivism prediction than using only static measures or only dynamic measures. This project is meant to evaluate SOTIPS implementation as it is rolled out in the field, including its use in practice in contexts where Static-99R may also be used.
What is the main purpose of the funded project?
The core purpose is evaluation, not tool development. NIJ is seeking an implementation and process evaluation of how SOTIPS is introduced and used across participating sites, along with an assessment of outcomes associated with its use.
Is this funding intended to develop or modify SOTIPS?
No. The solicitation emphasizes evaluation rather than tool development.
How many awards does NIJ anticipate making?
NIJ anticipated making one award.
How many implementation sites are expected to be involved?
SMART planned to support real-world implementation of SOTIPS in up to three sites, and the NIJ-funded evaluator would study that rollout.
What type of evaluation is NIJ looking for?
NIJ is looking for an implementation and process evaluation that examines how SOTIPS is adopted and integrated into practice across participating sites, and how implementation relates to measurable outcomes.
What implementation topics should the evaluation examine?
Based on the solicitation summary, the evaluation is expected to examine topics such as how agencies adopt SOTIPS; how they integrate it into existing supervision and treatment workflows; how staff are trained; how scoring fidelity to intended procedures is ensured; how data collection is managed; and what operational or organizational barriers arise during implementation.
What outcomes should the evaluation assess?
The solicitation specifically highlights outcomes such as treatment efficacy and recidivism, and it allows for additional outcomes that fit the participating sites and the study design. The project is expected to connect implementation factors (for example, consistency of administration, staff buy-in, and protocol adherence) to downstream effects such as improved treatment monitoring and public safety-related outcomes.
Does the opportunity specify required outcome measures beyond treatment efficacy and recidivism?
The summary explicitly mentions treatment efficacy and recidivism and notes that additional outcomes may be included as appropriate to the sites and study design.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number and CFDA number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NIJ 2012 3169. The CFDA listing is 16.560 (NIJ Research, Evaluation, and Development Project Grants).
What is the funding instrument and activity category?
The instrument is a grant, and the activity category is Research and Evaluation.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning a broad range of applicant types could apply as long as they met any requirements described in the full solicitation.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
When was the opportunity posted and when was it due?
The posting date was April 5, 2012. The original and final closing date was May 31, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was August 31, 2012.
Where should applicants submit the application?
Applications were to be submitted through Grants.gov.
Where can applicants get technical help with Grants.gov?
Technical assistance was available through the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline.
Who should applicants contact with substantive questions about the solicitation?
Substantive solicitation questions were directed to Dr. Marie Garcia, Social Science Analyst at NIJ, with phone and email contact information provided in the announcement.
Does the summary provide the award ceiling and floor?
The award ceiling and floor were shown as 0 in the source record. This typically indicates applicants needed to consult the full solicitation for budget guidance rather than relying on the summary fields.
What is the broader goal of the funded evaluation?
The opportunity aims to generate practical, evidence-based insight into whether SOTIPS can be implemented effectively across multiple jurisdictions and whether its use, particularly in tandem with Static-99R, translates into meaningful improvements in assessment practice, treatment monitoring, and recidivism-related outcomes.
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