Document •À_ Tools for Implementing Inmate Behavior Management: Setting Measurable Goals

Post Date

June 6th 2011

Application Due Date

July 1st 2011

Funding Opportunity Number

11JA07

CFDA Number(s)

16.601

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Cooperative Agreement

Funding Activity Categories

Other

Document Development related to Jails

Number of Awards

1

Eligibility Categories

Other

An eligible applicant is 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 demonstrated ability to implement a project of this size and scope.

Funding

• Award Range:

  $0 - $20000

Grant Description

The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) Jails Division is seeking applications for the development of a written guide on how to set measurable goals to ensure success in implementing the six elements of inmate behavior management (IBM), as defined by NIC. This document will be written in the context of inmate behavior management, which is described under •À_Supplementary Information•À_ below. This project will be for an 18-month period and will be carried out in conjunction with the NIC Jails Division. The awardee will work closely with NIC staff on all aspects of the project. To be considered, applicants must demonstrate, at a minimum: (1) in-depth knowledge of the purpose, functions, and operational complexities of local jails, (2) awareness of the diversity among local jails in terms of size, resources, and levels of sophistication, (3) in-depth knowledge of the six elements of inmate behavior management, as defined by NIC, (4) expertise in defining and measuring goals within the context of inmate behavior management, and (5) ability to develop and write documents for publication.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of Justice

• Office:

  Federal Bureau of Prisons

• Agency Contact:

  Pamela Davison
  Administrative Assistant
  Phone 202-353-0484

• Agency Mailing Address:

  office

• Agency Email Address:

  pdavison@bop.gov

• Location:

  National Institute of Corrections

• More Information:

  full announcement