FY 2018 Juvenile Reentry Research and Evaluation Program

Overview

<p>The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) is seeking applications for funding under the fiscal year (FY) 2018 Juvenile Reentry Research and Evaluation Program. This program furthers the Department’s mission by supporting sound research and evaluation efforts that inform the development of and improvements to federally funded juvenile reentry programs designed to reduce reoffending.  Overview -- This solicitation supports methodologically rigorous research and evaluations, ideally using an experimental research design, with practical implications for federally funded juvenile reentry efforts, including in areas such as screening and assessment, behavioral management, organizational or institutional capacity and structure, cross-system services and coordination, post-release services and supervision, and family engagement and support. This solicitation encourages researchers to propose studies that aim to identify the efficacy, effectiveness, efficiency (cost/benefit), implementation, and/or sustainability of reentry programs or practices. OJJDP is particularly interested in studies that focus on effective strategies for juveniles with cooccurring substance abuse and mental health issues, gang-involved juveniles, and older juveniles or young adults who are returning to communities struggling with high rates of violence and crime. The goal of this program is to generate knowledge, with practical implications for policy and practice, by conducting research and evaluation efforts related to juvenile reentry in areas that have been understudied or merit closer examination.</p>