OpportunityTitle: Methodological Research to Support the Redesign of the National Crime Victimization Survey: Screening Questions
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Applicants are limited to for-profit (commercial) organizations, non-profit organizations, faith-based and community organizations, institutions of higher learning, and consortiums with demonstrated organization and community based experience working with American Indian and Alaska Native communities, including tribal for-profit (commercial) and nonprofit organizations, tribal colleges and universities, and tribal consortiums. However, consistent with OJP fiscal requirements, for-profit organizations are not allowed to make a profit as a result of this award or to charge a management fee for the performance of this award.
Description: The National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) was instituted in 1972 to producenational estimates of the levels and rates of crimes of violence and theft, including crimenot reported to police departments. The crime screening protocol is one of the most important components of the NCVS methodology. The crime screening questions now used were implemented in 1992 after an extensive redesign effort. The objective of this project is to undertake a comprehensive analysis of the current andpre-redesign crime screening questions. This analysis will inform future questionnaireredesign efforts by providing an understanding of how the survey&#146;s crime screeningprocess has operated. Applications must be submitted through OJP&#146;s online Grants Management System (GMS). To access the system, go tohttps://grants.ojp.usdoj.gov. Applicants should begin the process a few weeks prior to the GMS registration deadline, especially if this is the first time they have used the system. Each application requires a separate GMS registration. For a step-by-step guide, visit http://www.ojp.gov/gmscbt/ and efer to the section entitled &#147;External Overview: Locating &amp; Applying for Funding Opportunities.&#148;
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GrantorContactText: Lisa Price-Grear &lt;br/&gt;Program Analyst &lt;br/&gt;Phone 202-616-3561