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2008 Census of State and Local Law
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of Justice Programs, United States
Department of Justice.
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Dated: May 30, 2008.
Ms. Lynn Bryant,
Department Clearance Officer, PRA, U.S.
Department of Justice.
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National Institute of Corrections
Solicitation for a Cooperative
Agreement: Document: A Guide To
Planning Jail Programs
National Institute of
Corrections, Department of Justice.
ACTION: Solicitation for a Cooperative
Agreement.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The National Institute of
Corrections, Jails Division, is seeking
applications for the development of a
document that provides jail staff with a
guide on developing and implementing
programs for jail inmates.
DATES: Applications must be received
by 4 p.m., Friday, July 11, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Mailed applications must be
sent to: Director, National Institute of
Corrections, 320 First Street, NW., Room
5007, Washington, DC 20534.
Applicants are encouraged to use
Federal Express, UPS, or similar service
to ensure delivery by the due date.
Hand delivered applications should
be brought to 500 First Street, NW.,
Washington, DC 20534. At the front
desk, dial 7–3106, ext. 0 for pickup.
Faxed or e-mailed applications will not
be accepted. Electronic applications can
be submitted via https://www.grants.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A
copy of this announcement and the
required application forms can be
downloaded from the NIC Web page at
https://www.nicic.gov. Hard copies of the
announcement can be obtained by
calling Rita Rippetoe at 1–800–995–
6423 ext. 44222 or e-mail
rrippetoe@bop.gov.
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All technical or programmatic
questions concerning this
announcement should be directed to
Robbye Braxton-Mintz, Correctional
Program Specialist, National Institute of
Corrections, Jails Division. Ms. Mintz
can be reached on 1–800–995–6423 ext.
44562 or by e-mail at
rbraxtonmintz@bop.gov.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background: The National Institute of
Corrections (NIC) has identified six key
elements in the effective management of
inmate behavior in jails:
Assessing the risks and needs of each
inmate at various points during his/her
detention;
Assigning inmates to appropriate
housing;
Meeting inmates’ basic needs;
Defining and conveying expectations
for inmate behavior;
Supervising inmates;
Keeping inmates productively
occupied.
If a jail fully and properly implements
all six elements, it should experience a
significant reduction in the negative
inmate behavior often experienced in
jails, such as vandalism, violence, rule
violations, and disrespectful behavior
toward staff and other inmates.
The NIC Jails Division offers training
and technical assistance on inmate
behavior management, but wishes to
develop additional tools that will help
jails implement the individual elements.
This project focuses on keeping inmates
productively occupied through the
development of a document that
provides specific guidance on the
development of implementation of
inmate activities and programs in jails.
Objectives: The National Institute of
Corrections wishes to produce a
document that provides jail
administrators and staff guidance on
how to develop and implement inmate
programs, as part of the overall inmate
behavior management strategy.
Statement of Work: General
Information.
Document Length: The number of
pages in the body is to be determined.
The document will include appendices
and a bibliography.
Document Audience: Jail
administrators, program management
staff, and line correctional staff. This
guide is intended for the use by jails of
all sizes.
Use of Document: The document will
be a practical guide for the development
and implementation of programs in a
jail setting.
Document Distribution: NIC expects
to distribute the document widely. It
will be made available on the NIC Web
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site and through the NIC Information
Center, upon request and free of charge.
Document Content: The document
will be a clear and practical guide for
jail practitioners on developing,
implementing, and evaluating inmate
activities and programs in jails. It must
account for diversity among jails, in
terms of size and resources available.
The document will cover the
following, at a minimum:
The benefits of implementing inmate
activities and programs in jails related
to reducing idle time and negative
behavior. The document must cite the
available evidence of the relationship
between inmate activities and programs
and the reduction of negative inmate
behavior. This will involve identifying
research on this topic and contact with
a variety of jails to obtain information
on their experience. In some cases,
studies may be available. In other cases,
only anecdotal evidence may be given.
The author will identify, review, and
cite both types of evidence.
The role of jail administration and
management staff in providing
leadership and support for reducing
negative inmate behavior through
implementation of activities and
programs. The author will stress the
importance of the jail administrator’s
demonstrated commitment to this and
provide concrete examples of how the
administrator can actively demonstrate
commitment.
An overview of the range and variety
of inmate activities and programs in
terms of level of complexity, level of
funding required, and types of staff (jail
staff, volunteers, non-jail personnel)
necessary. This discussion should stress
that some level of programs can be
implemented in any jail, regardless of
size or resource levels, and the
document should clearly illustrate this
through examples.
Barriers to planning and
implementing activities and programs,
such as those related to resources,
space, equipment, staff support,
administrative commitment, and others.
The document will also provide
suggestions for overcoming barriers,
with examples from jails that have
experienced this.
Planning for activities and programs,
including setting goals, designing
activities and programs to achieve goals,
and identifying resources needed for
program implementation. The document
will describe the use of data collection
and analysis in determining the need for
a given activity or program and setting
goals.
Activity and program
implementation, with related
documentation needed.
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Evaluation (assessing both the quality
of implementation and success in
achieving goals). The document will
describe the data collection and analysis
necessary for evaluation, and it will
describe evaluation processes.
Revision of activities and programs
based on evaluation.
Project Description: The awardee will
produce a completed document that has
received initial editing from a
professional editor. NIC will be
responsible for the final editing process
and document design, but the awardee
will remain available during this time to
answer questions and to make revisions
to the document.
Project Schedule: The list below
shows the major activities required to
complete the project. Document
development will begin upon award of
this agreement and must be completed
12 months after the award date. The
schedule for completion of activities
should include, at a minimum, the
following activities. The awardee will—
Meet with NIC project manager for an
overview of the project and initial
planning;
Review materials provided by NIC;
Complete the initial outline of
document content and layout;
Meet with NIC project manager to
review, discuss and agree on content
outline;
Research content topics and related
resources;
Submit draft sections of document to
NIC for review;
Revise draft sections for NIC’s
approval;
Submit document to editor hired by
awardee for first content edit;
Submit a draft of entire document to
NIC for review;
Revise document for NIC’s approval
and
Submit document to NIC in hard copy
and on disk in Microsoft Word format.
Throughout the project period, the
awardee should make provision for
meetings with NIC staff, to be held in
Washington, DC, at critical planning
and review points in document
development.
Authority: Public Law 93–415.
Funds Available: NIC is seeking the
applicants’ best ideas regarding
accomplishment of the scope of work
and the related costs for achieving the
goals of this solicitation. The final
budget and award amount will be
negotiated between NIC and the
successful applicant. Funds may only be
used for the activities that are linked to
the desired outcome of the project. No
funds are transferred to state or local
governments.
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Eligibility of Applicants: Applications
are solicited from any state or general
unit of local government, private
agency, educational institution,
organization, individual or team with
expertise in the described areas.
Applicants must have a demonstrated
ability to implement a project of this
size and scope.
Applicant’s Conference: An
applicant’s conference will be held on
Friday, June 27, 2008 from 1 p.m. to 3
p.m. (EDT) at the NIC office, 500 1st
Street, NW., Washington, DC, 7th Floor.
The conference will give applicants the
opportunity to meet NIC project staff
and ask questions about the project and
application procedures. Attendance at
the conference is optional. Provisions
will be made using WebEx technology
(telephone and computer-based
conferencing) for those unable to attend
in person. The WebEx session requires
applicants to have access to a telephone
and computer. Applicants who plan to
attend or participate via WebEx should
call Robbye Braxton-Mintz, NIC Jails
Division, Correctional Program
Specialist, at (800) 995–6423 x 44562 by
Monday, June 23, 2008 to confirm
attendance or receive instructions for
WebEx.
Application Requirements: An
application package must include OMB
Standard Form 424, Application for
Federal Assistance; a cover letter that
identifies the audit agency responsible
for the applicant’s financial accounts as
well as the audit period or fiscal year
that the applicant operates under (e.g.,
July 1 through June 30); and an outline
of projected costs. The following
additional forms must also be included:
OMB Standard Form 424A, Budget
Information—Non-Construction
Programs; OMB Standard Form 424B,
Assurances—Non-Construction
Programs (both available at https://
www.grants.gov) and DOJ/NIC
Certification Regarding Lobbying;
Debarment, Suspension and Other
Responsibility Matters; and the DrugFree Workplace Requirements (available
at https://www.nicic.gov/Downloads/
PDF/certif-frm.pdf.)
Applications should be concisely
written, typed double spaced and
reference the NIC Application Number
and Title provided in this
announcement.
Submit an original and three copies of
your full proposal (program and budget
narrative, application forms and
assurances). The original should have
the applicant’s signature in blue ink. As
previously stated, electronic
submissions will only be accepted via
https://www.grants.gov.
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The narrative portion of the
application should include, at a
minimum a:
Brief paragraph indicating the
applicants understanding of the purpose
of the document and the issues to be
addressed;
Brief paragraph that summarizes the
project goals and objectives;
Clear description of the methodology
that will be used to complete the project
and achieve its goals;
Statement or chart of measurable
project milestones and time lines for the
completion of each milestone;
Description of the qualifications of the
applicant organization and a resume for
the principal and each staff member
assigned to the project that documents
relevant knowledge, skills and ability to
carry out the project;
Minimum of three references for
which the applicant has provided a
similar service;
Budget that details all costs for the
project, shows consideration for all
contingencies for this project, and notes
a commitment to work within the
proposed budget and
Sample of a least one document
completed by the applicant.
The applicant must specify its role in
the production of the sample
document(s).
Review Considerations: Applications
will be reviewed by a team of NIC staff.
Among the criteria used to evaluate the
applications are:
Indication of a clear understanding of
the project requirements;
Background, experience, and
expertise of the proposed project staff,
including any sub-contractors;
Effectiveness of the creative approach
to the project;
Clear, concise description of all
elements and tasks of the project, with
sufficient and realistic time frames
necessary to complete the tasks;
Technical soundness of project design
and methodology;
Financial and administrative integrity
of the proposal, including adherence to
federal financial guidelines and
processes;
A sufficiently detailed budget that
shows consideration of all contingencies
for this project and commitment to work
within the budget proposed and
Indication of availability to meet with
NIC staff.
Number of Awards: One.
NIC Application Number: 08J64.
Catalog of Federal Domestic
Assistance Number: 16.601.
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Executive Order 12372: This project is
not subject to the provisions of
Executive Order 12372.
Morris L. Thigpen,
Director, National Institute of Corrections.
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The Department of Labor (DOL)
hereby announces the submission of the
following public information collection
requests (ICR) to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for
review and approval in accordance with
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collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of the
functions of the agency, including
whether the information will have
practical utility;
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agency’s estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information,
including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
National Institute of Corrections
Solicitation for a Cooperative Agreement: Document: A Guide To
Planning Jail Programs
AGENCY: National Institute of Corrections, Department of Justice.
ACTION: Solicitation for a Cooperative Agreement.
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SUMMARY: The National Institute of Corrections, Jails Division, is
seeking applications for the development of a document that provides
jail staff with a guide on developing and implementing programs for
jail inmates.
DATES: Applications must be received by 4 p.m., Friday, July 11, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Mailed applications must be sent to: Director, National
Institute of Corrections, 320 First Street, NW., Room 5007, Washington,
DC 20534. Applicants are encouraged to use Federal Express, UPS, or
similar service to ensure delivery by the due date.
Hand delivered applications should be brought to 500 First Street,
NW., Washington, DC 20534. At the front desk, dial 7-3106, ext. 0 for
pickup. Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Electronic
applications can be submitted via https://www.grants.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: A copy of this announcement and the
required application forms can be downloaded from the NIC Web page at
https://www.nicic.gov. Hard copies of the announcement can be obtained
by calling Rita Rippetoe at 1-800-995-6423 ext. 44222 or e-mail
rrippetoe@bop.gov.
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All technical or programmatic questions concerning this
announcement should be directed to Robbye Braxton-Mintz, Correctional
Program Specialist, National Institute of Corrections, Jails Division.
Ms. Mintz can be reached on 1-800-995-6423 ext. 44562 or by e-mail at
rbraxtonmintz@bop.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background: The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) has
identified six key elements in the effective management of inmate
behavior in jails:
Assessing the risks and needs of each inmate at various points
during his/her detention;
Assigning inmates to appropriate housing;
Meeting inmates' basic needs;
Defining and conveying expectations for inmate behavior;
Supervising inmates;
Keeping inmates productively occupied.
If a jail fully and properly implements all six elements, it should
experience a significant reduction in the negative inmate behavior
often experienced in jails, such as vandalism, violence, rule
violations, and disrespectful behavior toward staff and other inmates.
The NIC Jails Division offers training and technical assistance on
inmate behavior management, but wishes to develop additional tools that
will help jails implement the individual elements. This project focuses
on keeping inmates productively occupied through the development of a
document that provides specific guidance on the development of
implementation of inmate activities and programs in jails.
Objectives: The National Institute of Corrections wishes to produce
a document that provides jail administrators and staff guidance on how
to develop and implement inmate programs, as part of the overall inmate
behavior management strategy.
Statement of Work: General Information.
Document Length: The number of pages in the body is to be
determined. The document will include appendices and a bibliography.
Document Audience: Jail administrators, program management staff,
and line correctional staff. This guide is intended for the use by
jails of all sizes.
Use of Document: The document will be a practical guide for the
development and implementation of programs in a jail setting.
Document Distribution: NIC expects to distribute the document
widely. It will be made available on the NIC Web site and through the
NIC Information Center, upon request and free of charge.
Document Content: The document will be a clear and practical guide
for jail practitioners on developing, implementing, and evaluating
inmate activities and programs in jails. It must account for diversity
among jails, in terms of size and resources available.
The document will cover the following, at a minimum:
The benefits of implementing inmate activities and programs in
jails related to reducing idle time and negative behavior. The document
must cite the available evidence of the relationship between inmate
activities and programs and the reduction of negative inmate behavior.
This will involve identifying research on this topic and contact with a
variety of jails to obtain information on their experience. In some
cases, studies may be available. In other cases, only anecdotal
evidence may be given. The author will identify, review, and cite both
types of evidence.
The role of jail administration and management staff in providing
leadership and support for reducing negative inmate behavior through
implementation of activities and programs. The author will stress the
importance of the jail administrator's demonstrated commitment to this
and provide concrete examples of how the administrator can actively
demonstrate commitment.
An overview of the range and variety of inmate activities and
programs in terms of level of complexity, level of funding required,
and types of staff (jail staff, volunteers, non-jail personnel)
necessary. This discussion should stress that some level of programs
can be implemented in any jail, regardless of size or resource levels,
and the document should clearly illustrate this through examples.
Barriers to planning and implementing activities and programs, such
as those related to resources, space, equipment, staff support,
administrative commitment, and others. The document will also provide
suggestions for overcoming barriers, with examples from jails that have
experienced this.
Planning for activities and programs, including setting goals,
designing activities and programs to achieve goals, and identifying
resources needed for program implementation. The document will describe
the use of data collection and analysis in determining the need for a
given activity or program and setting goals.
Activity and program implementation, with related documentation
needed.
Evaluation (assessing both the quality of implementation and
success in achieving goals). The document will describe the data
collection and analysis necessary for evaluation, and it will describe
evaluation processes.
Revision of activities and programs based on evaluation.
Project Description: The awardee will produce a completed document
that has received initial editing from a professional editor. NIC will
be responsible for the final editing process and document design, but
the awardee will remain available during this time to answer questions
and to make revisions to the document.
Project Schedule: The list below shows the major activities
required to complete the project. Document development will begin upon
award of this agreement and must be completed 12 months after the award
date. The schedule for completion of activities should include, at a
minimum, the following activities. The awardee will--
Meet with NIC project manager for an overview of the project and
initial planning;
Review materials provided by NIC;
Complete the initial outline of document content and layout;
Meet with NIC project manager to review, discuss and agree on
content outline;
Research content topics and related resources;
Submit draft sections of document to NIC for review;
Revise draft sections for NIC's approval;
Submit document to editor hired by awardee for first content edit;
Submit a draft of entire document to NIC for review;
Revise document for NIC's approval and
Submit document to NIC in hard copy and on disk in Microsoft Word
format.
Throughout the project period, the awardee should make provision
for meetings with NIC staff, to be held in Washington, DC, at critical
planning and review points in document development.
Authority: Public Law 93-415.
Funds Available: NIC is seeking the applicants' best ideas
regarding accomplishment of the scope of work and the related costs for
achieving the goals of this solicitation. The final budget and award
amount will be negotiated between NIC and the successful applicant.
Funds may only be used for the activities that are linked to the
desired outcome of the project. No funds are transferred to state or
local governments.
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Eligibility of Applicants: Applications are solicited from any
state or general unit of local government, private agency, educational
institution, organization, individual or team with expertise in the
described areas. Applicants must have a demonstrated ability to
implement a project of this size and scope.
Applicant's Conference: An applicant's conference will be held on
Friday, June 27, 2008 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. (EDT) at the NIC office,
500 1st Street, NW., Washington, DC, 7th Floor. The conference will
give applicants the opportunity to meet NIC project staff and ask
questions about the project and application procedures. Attendance at
the conference is optional. Provisions will be made using WebEx
technology (telephone and computer-based conferencing) for those unable
to attend in person. The WebEx session requires applicants to have
access to a telephone and computer. Applicants who plan to attend or
participate via WebEx should call Robbye Braxton-Mintz, NIC Jails
Division, Correctional Program Specialist, at (800) 995-6423 x 44562 by
Monday, June 23, 2008 to confirm attendance or receive instructions for
WebEx.
Application Requirements: An application package must include OMB
Standard Form 424, Application for Federal Assistance; a cover letter
that identifies the audit agency responsible for the applicant's
financial accounts as well as the audit period or fiscal year that the
applicant operates under (e.g., July 1 through June 30); and an outline
of projected costs. The following additional forms must also be
included: OMB Standard Form 424A, Budget Information--Non-Construction
Programs; OMB Standard Form 424B, Assurances--Non-Construction Programs
(both available at https://www.grants.gov) and DOJ/NIC Certification
Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility
Matters; and the Drug-Free Workplace Requirements (available at https://
www.nicic.gov/Downloads/PDF/certif-frm.pdf.)
Applications should be concisely written, typed double spaced and
reference the NIC Application Number and Title provided in this
announcement.
Submit an original and three copies of your full proposal (program
and budget narrative, application forms and assurances). The original
should have the applicant's signature in blue ink. As previously
stated, electronic submissions will only be accepted via https://
www.grants.gov.
The narrative portion of the application should include, at a
minimum a:
Brief paragraph indicating the applicants understanding of the
purpose of the document and the issues to be addressed;
Brief paragraph that summarizes the project goals and objectives;
Clear description of the methodology that will be used to complete
the project and achieve its goals;
Statement or chart of measurable project milestones and time lines
for the completion of each milestone;
Description of the qualifications of the applicant organization and
a resume for the principal and each staff member assigned to the
project that documents relevant knowledge, skills and ability to carry
out the project;
Minimum of three references for which the applicant has provided a
similar service;
Budget that details all costs for the project, shows consideration
for all contingencies for this project, and notes a commitment to work
within the proposed budget and
Sample of a least one document completed by the applicant.
The applicant must specify its role in the production of the sample
document(s).
Review Considerations: Applications will be reviewed by a team of
NIC staff. Among the criteria used to evaluate the applications are:
Indication of a clear understanding of the project requirements;
Background, experience, and expertise of the proposed project
staff, including any sub-contractors;
Effectiveness of the creative approach to the project;
Clear, concise description of all elements and tasks of the
project, with sufficient and realistic time frames necessary to
complete the tasks;
Technical soundness of project design and methodology;
Financial and administrative integrity of the proposal, including
adherence to federal financial guidelines and processes;
A sufficiently detailed budget that shows consideration of all
contingencies for this project and commitment to work within the budget
proposed and
Indication of availability to meet with NIC staff.
Number of Awards: One.
NIC Application Number: 08J64.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 16.601.
Executive Order 12372: This project is not subject to the
provisions of Executive Order 12372.
Morris L. Thigpen,
Director, National Institute of Corrections.
[FR Doc. E8-12455 Filed 6-3-08; 8:45 am]
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