Criminal Victimization of Persons with Disabilities Residing in Group Quarters

The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) is seeking applications to design, develop, and test data collection procedures for self-report data on criminal victimization of persons with disabilities residing in group quarters living arrangements, including assisted living settings and institutional settings, such as skilled nursing facilities. The focus of the work under this solicitation is to conduct a feasibility study to assess coverage and other reporting errors in the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) estimates of victimization of persons with disabilities residing in group quarters settings and to assess various collection strategies in these different types of housing arrangements.Applicants for funding under this announcement should provide a synopsis of their background in the field that documents their expertise with the issues, demonstrates that their firm has the infrastructure necessary to complete a large scale pilot test, and describes the administrative capabilities necessary to undertake a project of this scope. The authority for BJS to issue this solicitation is the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968, Section 302, as amended.