[Federal Register: November 24, 1999 (Volume 64, Number 226)]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

National Institute of Corrections

 
Solicitation for a Cooperative Agreement

    Summary: The Department of Justice (DOJ), National Institute of 
Corrections (NIC) announces the availability of funds in FY 2000 for a 
cooperative agreement to fund the development of a document: 
``Management and Treatment of Violent and Hard-To-Manage Inmates.''
    Purpose: The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) invites 
applications for a cooperative agreement to develop a document 
concerning the management and treatment of violent and hard-to-manage 
inmates in state correctional facilities. This document will identify 
the primary reasons that special housing is viewed by prison managers 
as mandatory for various groups of inmates in jurisdictions of 
differing size, resources, and existing options. Such groups may 
include, but will not be limited to inmates with a violent background 
or who are violent in prison; security threat group leaders or members; 
inmates diagnosed as mentally ill, behaviorally disordered, or 
developmentally disabled; inmates at risk or representing risk because 
of their age, demeanor, sexual predation, or chronic disruptive 
behavior; those with a history of escape or escape attempts; or inmates 
who disrupt or threaten to disrupt the order of the facility and 
thereby pose a threat to the safety of staff and inmates or the 
security of the institution. This information will contribute to the 
understanding of interested observers of the underlying issues and 
concerns prompting the development of special housing and program for 
specific groups of inmates. In addition, the document will identify and 
describe predominate and noteworthy housing alternatives, management 
techniques, and treatment modalities employed in addressing the needs 
of these inmates and the problem, risk, or concern they present in the 
institution(s) of placement. The information provided will be 
descriptive and factual and will be accompanied by a summary of 
evaluation or outcome information, if available. Housing alternatives 
and management techniques will be described with each treatment 
modality that is discussed. Contact information will be provided for 
each strategy, technique, or treatment program presented.

    Authority: Public Law 93-415.

    Funds Available: The award will be limited to a maximum total of 
$50,000 (direct and indirect costs) and project activity must be 
completed within 12 months of the date of award. Funds may not be used 
for construction, or to acquire or build real property. This project 
will be a collaborative venture with the NIC Prisons Division.
    Eligibility To Apply: An eligible applicant is any state or general 
unit of local government, public or private agency, educational 
institution, organization, or individual with the requisite skills to 
successfully meet the outcome objectives of the project.
    Deadline for Receipt of Applications: Applications must be received 
by 4 p.m. Eastern time on Friday, January 7, 2000. They should be 
addressed to: Director, National Institute of Corrections, 320 First 
Street, NW, Room 5007, Washington, DC 20534. Hand delivered 
applications should be brought to 500 First Street, NW, Washington, DC 
20534. The front desk will call Bobbi Tinsley at (202) 307-3106, 
extension 0 for pickup.
    Addresses and Further Information: Requests for the application 
kit, which includes further details on the project's objectives, etc., 
should be directed to Judy Evens, Cooperative Agreement Control Office, 
National Institute of Corrections, 320 First Street, NW, Room 5007, 
Washington, DC 20534 or by calling 800-995-6423, ext 159, 202-307-3106, 
ext. 159, or email: jevens@bop.gov. A copy of this announcement and 
application forms may also be obtained through the NIC web site: http:/
/www.nicic.org (click on ``What's New'' and ``Cooperative 
Agreements''). All technical and/or programmatic questions concerning 
this announcement should be directed to Dick Franklin at the above 
address or by calling 800-995-6423 or 202-307-1300, ext. 145, or by E-
mail via rfranklin@bop.gov.
    Review Considerations: Applications received under this 
announcement will be subjected to an NIC 3 to 5 member Peer Review 
Process.
    Number of Awards: One (1).
    NIC Application Number: 00P04 This number should appear as a 
reference line in your cover letter and also in box 11 of Standard Form 
424.
    Executive Order 12372: This program is not subject to the 
provisions of Executive Order 12372.


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    (The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number is: 16.601.)

    Dated: November 15, 1999.
Morris L. Thigpen,
Director, National Institute of Corrections.
[FR Doc. 99-30566 Filed 11-23-99; 8:45 am]
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