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Publication Date - 12/3/1999

36. DOJ/NIC - Management and Treatment of Hard-to-Manage Inmates

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." Applications are sought 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 programs 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.

As a collaborative venture with the NIC Prisons Division, the recipient will develop this document in partnership with the NIC project manager. A total of $ 50,000 is reserved for this project which will support one cooperative agreement for a 12 month period. The recipient of the award will be selected through a competitive solicitation process. An eligible applicant is any governmental, private, or non-profit organization, educational institution, team, or individual with the requisite skills to successfully meet the outcome objectives of the project.

Applications must be received by 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on Friday, JANUARY 7, 2000.

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