Opportunity Information: Apply for NIJ 2012 3092
Apply for NIJ 2012 3092
- 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 "Research and Evaluation in Justice Systems" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 17, 2012 and posted on Jan 24, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 30, 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 5 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:
The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) grant opportunity titled Research and Evaluation in Justice Systems (Funding Opportunity Number NIJ 2012 3092) invited proposals for research that examines how the criminal justice system functions in practice, looking at processes and outcomes from the earliest stages of detection and arrest through prosecution, incarceration or community supervision, and ultimately offender reentry. The overarching purpose was to support rigorous research and evaluation that can help decision-makers better understand what is happening inside justice systems, why it is happening, and what changes might improve effectiveness, fairness, efficiency, and outcomes for people and communities affected by the system.
This solicitation was organized around three specific focus areas. First, NIJ sought research on District Attorneys and pretrial diversion programs, which typically involve redirecting eligible individuals away from traditional prosecution and toward alternatives such as treatment, counseling, restitution, education, or other requirements. Projects in this area would generally be expected to examine how diversion programs are designed and implemented, who is deemed eligible, how participants move through the program, what completion looks like, and how diversion affects public safety, case processing, court workloads, costs, and participant outcomes. NIJ also signaled the importance of clarity in applications by requiring that proposal titles clearly identify the chosen focus area, helping ensure proposals were reviewed against the correct topic area and expectations.
Second, NIJ requested a pilot study on the impact of incarceration on families. This focus area reflects the reality that incarceration has ripple effects beyond the incarcerated individual, potentially influencing family stability, child wellbeing, household economics, caregiving arrangements, housing security, and long-term social outcomes. As a pilot study, this topic likely emphasized feasibility, measurement, and building an evidence base that could support larger-scale research later. A strong proposal would typically define the family-related outcomes of interest, identify appropriate data sources and study populations, and outline a credible approach for capturing impacts over time and across different family structures, while addressing ethical considerations and confidentiality.
Third, NIJ sought research on the impact of video visitation on offender outcomes. Video visitation has been adopted in many jurisdictions as a supplement to or replacement for in-person visits, with potential implications for facility operations, family contact, costs, access for families who live far away, and the quality and frequency of communication. NIJ was interested in how video visitation relates to offender outcomes, which could include institutional behavior, mental health, connection to community supports, program participation, reentry readiness, and post-release outcomes such as compliance, employment, or recidivism. Research in this area would often need to consider differences in policy and practice across facilities, the degree to which video visits are optional or substituted for in-person visits, and how access varies by socioeconomic status, geography, and technological barriers.
Administratively, this was a discretionary grant program, with NIJ expecting to make about five awards. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement stated. The opportunity was posted on January 24, 2012, created on February 17, 2012, and had an original closing date of April 23, 2012, later extended to April 30, 2012, with an archive date of June 30, 2012. The award ceiling and floor were listed as 0, which usually indicates applicants needed to consult the full solicitation document for budget guidance or that awards could vary based on scope and available funds. Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was broadly open to many entity types, subject to any additional eligibility details contained in the full solicitation.
NIJ also provided topic-specific points of contact for applicants who had questions tied to each focus area. For research on district attorneys pretrial diversion programs, the contact listed was Linda Truitt, Senior Social Science Analyst (202 353 9081, Linda.Truitt@usdoj.gov). For the pilot study on the impact of incarceration on families, the contact was Marie Garcia, Social Science Analyst (202 514 7128, Marie.Garcia@usdoj.gov). For research on video visitation impacts, the contact was Eric Martin, Social Science Analyst (202 514 9588, Eric.D.Martin@usdoj.gov). Applicants were also directed to the solicitation document link for full requirements, formatting, and any additional program rules.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this NIJ funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Research and Evaluation in Justice Systems from the National Institute of Justice (NIJ).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NIJ 2012 3092.
What is the overall purpose of this solicitation?
The purpose is to support rigorous research and evaluation that helps decision-makers understand what is happening inside justice systems, why it is happening, and what changes might improve effectiveness, fairness, efficiency, and outcomes for people and communities affected by the criminal justice system.
What part of the criminal justice process does NIJ want studied?
NIJ invited research examining how the criminal justice system functions in practice, including processes and outcomes from early stages of detection and arrest through prosecution, incarceration or community supervision, and ultimately offender reentry.
How is the solicitation organized?
The solicitation is organized around three specific focus areas: (1) District Attorneys and pretrial diversion programs, (2) a pilot study on the impact of incarceration on families, and (3) research on the impact of video visitation on offender outcomes.
What are the three focus areas NIJ is seeking proposals for?
The focus areas are: (1) research on District Attorneys and pretrial diversion programs, (2) a pilot study on the impact of incarceration on families, and (3) research on the impact of video visitation on offender outcomes.
What is meant by pretrial diversion programs in this solicitation?
Pretrial diversion programs typically redirect eligible individuals away from traditional prosecution and toward alternatives such as treatment, counseling, restitution, education, or other requirements.
What kinds of questions would a diversion-program research project be expected to examine?
Projects would generally be expected to examine how diversion programs are designed and implemented, who is deemed eligible, how participants move through the program, what completion looks like, and how diversion affects public safety, case processing, court workloads, costs, and participant outcomes.
Is there a special requirement for proposal titles?
Yes. NIJ signaled the importance of clarity by requiring that proposal titles clearly identify the chosen focus area so proposals are reviewed against the correct topic area and expectations.
What does NIJ mean by a "pilot study" on the impact of incarceration on families?
This focus area calls for a pilot study examining how incarceration affects families. As a pilot study, it likely emphasizes feasibility, measurement, and building an evidence base that could support larger-scale research later.
What family impacts are described as relevant to the pilot study topic?
The solicitation notes that incarceration can affect family stability, child wellbeing, household economics, caregiving arrangements, housing security, and long-term social outcomes.
What would a strong pilot-study proposal on families typically include?
A strong proposal would typically define the family-related outcomes of interest, identify appropriate data sources and study populations, outline a credible approach for capturing impacts over time and across different family structures, and address ethical considerations and confidentiality.
What is the third focus area about video visitation?
The third focus area is research on the impact of video visitation on offender outcomes, especially as video visitation is adopted as a supplement to or replacement for in-person visits.
What types of offender outcomes are mentioned for the video visitation topic?
Outcomes NIJ expressed interest in include institutional behavior, mental health, connection to community supports, program participation, reentry readiness, and post-release outcomes such as compliance, employment, or recidivism.
What implementation and access issues should video visitation research consider?
The solicitation highlights that research often needs to consider differences in policy and practice across facilities, whether video visits are optional or substitute for in-person visits, and how access varies by socioeconomic status, geography, and technological barriers.
What type of grant program is this?
This is a discretionary grant program.
How many awards did NIJ expect to make?
NIJ expected to make about five awards.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was stated for this opportunity.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on January 24, 2012.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on February 17, 2012.
What was the application closing date?
The original closing date was April 23, 2012, and it was later extended to April 30, 2012.
When was the archive date for this opportunity?
The archive date was June 30, 2012.
What were the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling and floor were both listed as 0, which usually indicates applicants needed to consult the full solicitation document for budget guidance or that award amounts could vary based on scope and available funds.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was broadly open to many entity types, subject to any additional eligibility details contained in the full solicitation.
Where should applicants look for full requirements and formatting rules?
Applicants were directed to the solicitation document link for full requirements, formatting, and any additional program rules.
Who is the NIJ point of contact for questions about District Attorneys and pretrial diversion programs?
The contact listed is Linda Truitt, Senior Social Science Analyst, at (202) 353-9081 or Linda.Truitt@usdoj.gov.
Who is the NIJ point of contact for questions about the pilot study on the impact of incarceration on families?
The contact listed is Marie Garcia, Social Science Analyst, at (202) 514-7128 or Marie.Garcia@usdoj.gov.
Who is the NIJ point of contact for questions about research on video visitation impacts?
The contact listed is Eric Martin, Social Science Analyst, at (202) 514-9588 or Eric.D.Martin@usdoj.gov.
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