NIJ is the research, development and evaluation agency of the U.S. Department of Justice. We are dedicated to improving knowledge and understanding of crime and justice issues through science.
The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) grant program focuses on funding rigorous evaluations of desistance-focused interventions. Its goal is to deepen the understanding of strategies that may aid in the desistance process, identifying innovative approaches to measuring this process. The program supports proposals that align with DOJ's commitment to uphold civil rights, enhance public safety, and foster trust between law enforcement and communities through the advancement of interventions designed to assist in the cessation of criminal behavior.