[Federal Register Volume 64, Number 101 (Wednesday, May 26, 1999)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

National Institute of Justice
[OJP (NIJ)-1231]
RIN 1121-ZB64


Announcement of the Availability of the National Institute of 
Justice Solicitation for Evaluation of the Domestic Violence Victims' 
Civil Legal Assistance Program

AGENCY: National Institute of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, 
Justice.

ACTION: Notice of solicitation.

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SUMMARY: Announcement of the availability of the National Institute of 
Justice ``Evaluation of the Domestic Violence Victims' Civil Legal 
Assistance Program.''

DATES: Due date for receipt of proposals is close of business June 28, 
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), in collaboration with the 
Office of Justice Programs' Violence Against Women Office (VAWO), is 
soliciting proposals for a national evaluation of the Civil Legal 
Assistance Program. This solicitation is aimed at research to evaluate 
the effectiveness of the programs funded under the Civil Legal 
Assistance Program. The purpose of the Domestic Violence Victims' Civil 
Legal Assistance Discretionary Grant Program is to strengthen direct 
civil legal assistance available to domestic violence victims.
    The purpose of a national evaluation is to provide feedback by (1) 
documenting the range of activities and programs supported by the FY98 
and FY99 grants; (2) documenting programs funded by other sources of 
assistance, the gaps these programs fill, who they serve, and how VAWO 
funded programs fit into the larger funding picture in a jurisdiction; 
(3) assessing the accomplishments of grantees; (4) examining grantee 
planning and implementation efforts; (5) evaluating the adequacy of and 
need for special conditions imposed on grantees in order to preserve 
victim safety and confidentiality, while simultaneously enhancing the 
professional services offered by grantees; and (6) developing a 
strategy for documenting long-term effects.
    One research project will be funded for up to $200,000 for up to 24 
months. Additional funds may be made available for this evaluation in 
subsequent years.
    Interested organizations should call the National Criminal Justice 
Reference Service (NCJRS) at 1-800-851-3420, to obtain a copy of 
``Evaluation of the Domestic Violence Victims' Civil Legal Assistance 
Program'' (refer to document no. SL000355). For World Wide Web access, 
connect to either NIJ at http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/funding.htm, or 
the NCJRS Justice Information Center at http://www.ncjrs.org/
fedgrant.htmnij.
Edwin Zedlewski,
Acting Director, National Institute of Justice.
[FR Doc. 99-13312 Filed 5-25-99; 8:45 am]
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