NIJ FY24 Evaluation on Desistance

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), through its Office of Justice Programs (OJP) and the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), has opened grant applications for its FY24 Evaluation on Desistance program. The OJP, a key driver in championing civil rights and equity, is determined to expand initiatives that increase the reach of justice. They seek to support crime victims as well as individuals affected by the justice system, boost community safety, shield the public from crime and emerging threats, and foster trust between law enforcement and communities.

In this round of funding, the NIJ is particularly interested in proposals for thorough evaluations of programs aiming to reduce repeat offending. The goal is to gain a deeper understanding of tactics that could assist the process of desistance and to uncover new methods for gauging the effectiveness of this process. This program is intrinsic to the DOJ's broader mission of upholding rule of law, ensuring national safety, and safeguarding civil rights.