[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 74 (Monday, April 19, 1999)] [Notices] [Pages 19200-19201] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 99-9687] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE National Institute of Justice [OJP (NIJ)-1221] RIN 1121-ZB54 Announcement of the Availability of the National Institute of Justice Solicitation for Evaluation of Policies, Procedures, and Programs Addressing Violence Against Women AGENCY: Office of Justice Programs, National Institute of Justice, Justice. ACTION: Notice of solicitation. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: Announcement of the availability of the National Institute of Justice ``Evaluation of Policies, Procedures, and Programs Addressing Violence Against Women.'' DATES: Due date for receipt of proposals is close of business June 2, 1999. ADDRESSES: National Institute of Justice, 810 Seventh Street, NW, Washington, DC 20531. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For a copy of the solicitation, please call NCJRS 1-800-851-3420. For general information about application procedures for solicitations, please call the U.S. Department of Justice Response Center 1-800-421-6770. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority This action is authorized under the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, secs. 201-03, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 3721-23 (1994). Background The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is soliciting proposals for the evaluation of policies, procedures, and programs that address violence against women. Violence against women includes family and intimate partner violence, sexual assault, stalking, and violence [[Page 19201]] committed by acquaintances and strangers. Evaluation studies aimed at addressing gaps in the current understanding of policies, programs, and practices are encouraged. The following are among some of the areas of interest, but applicants are not restricted to them:Assessing the extent of judges' knowledge regarding domestic violence and/or sexual assault. Assessing the impact of judges' training on decisionmaking in both civil and criminal cases involving violence against women, on improving judges' knowledge and awareness, and on the attitudes and practices of law enforcement and other court personnel in their approach to domestic violence or sexual assault victims. Documenting the long-term outcomes of domestic violence cases decided by judges who had training versus those who did not. Determining prosecution strategies that are most effective in reducing recidivism of domestic violence offenders, afford the most protection for the victim of sexual assault or domestic violence, and are most effective in sexual assault cases. Evaluating ``readiness to change'' or ``stages of change'' models with reference to the Transtheoretical model of change for offenders in the criminal justice response to domestic violence. Evaluating the impact of mandatory reporting by physicians and other health care providers of victims of domestic violence to law enforcement agencies. Evaluating the process and effects of mandatory divorce/ custody mediation in cases involving domestic abuse. Assessing whether voluntary mediation can produce satisfactory outcomes for victims of domestic violence. NIJ anticipates awarding up to 6 grants with a funding total of $1,250,000 for projects with award periods of up to 24 months. The duration and the budget for proposed evaluations should be justified by factors such as the complexity of the design, the number of sites, and the size of the sample. Interested organizations should call the National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) at 1-800-851-3420 to obtain a copy of ``Evaluation of Policies, Procedures, and Programs Addressing Violence Against Women'' (refer to document no. SL000337). For World Wide Web access, connect either to either NIJ at http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/ funding.htm, or the NCJRS Justice Information Center at http:// www.ncjrs.org/fedgrant.htm#nij. Jeremy Travis, Director, National Institute of Justice. [FR Doc. 99-9687 Filed 4-16-99; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4410-18-P