99-16175. Solicitation for a Cooperative Agreement  

  • [Federal Register Volume 64, Number 122 (Friday, June 25, 1999)]
    [Notices]
    [Pages 34269-34270]
    From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
    [FR Doc No: 99-16175]
    
    
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    DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
    
    National Institute of Corrections
    
    
    Solicitation for a Cooperative Agreement
    
        Summary: The Department of Justice (DOJ), National Institute of 
    Corrections (NIC), announces the availability of funds in FY 1999 for a 
    cooperative agreement to fund the ``Development of a Training Video on 
    Staff Sexual Misconduct.''
        The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) invites application for 
    a cooperative agreement to develop a training video and companion 
    facilitator's manual on the prevention of staff sexual misconduct with 
    inmates. To expand the Institute's capacity to assist correctional 
    agencies in working with line staff, the award recipient will develop a 
    video to be used by agency training personnel. The video will emphasize 
    state and federal laws that address sexual misconduct, case histories 
    demonstrating the dynamics of staff sexual misconduct, and preventative 
    remedies for avoiding misconduct. The companion manual will guide 
    trainers in delivering the training through interactive discussion with 
    trainees on key points in the video and applying the training to the 
    state or local setting.
        The award recipient will become familiar with the work currently 
    being done at NIC on issues related to staff sexual misconduct and will 
    develop strategies for capturing this information in video and training 
    formats. The recipient will refine training outcomes for the video and 
    training guide in collaboration with NIC.
        This will be collaborative venture with the NIC Prisons Division. A 
    total of $80,000 is reserved for the 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. Andie Moss 
    is the designated NIC project manager.
    
    Background
    
        The fine balance in the relationships of staff and inmates is 
    critical to the well being of both staff and offenders. Even so, the 
    opportunities have been limited for effective line staff training that 
    addresses the difficult situations of
    
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    an emotional or sexual nature that can occur between staff and inmates. 
    Since the mid nineties NIC has provided leadership in addressing the 
    issues of staff sexual misconduct through training seminars and on-site 
    technical assistance and local departments of corrections. The 
    Institute has developed training materials for state prison systems 
    that address policy and practice, the importance of state law, the 
    investigative process, staff training and responses to the media. 
    Through this work, NIC recognizes the need for training tools/teaching 
    aids that increase the capacity of agency trainers of deliver 
    effective, consistent training to multiple sites with large number of 
    staff.
    
    Purpose
    
        This project is intended to provide agency trainers with:
         A training video with a strong emphasis on staff's 
    understanding of their role in the prevention of staff sexual 
    misconduct.
         A companion trainer's guide to address the major points in 
    the video with opportunities for group discussion.
    
    Project Content
    
        The proposal should demonstrate and understanding of key content 
    areas such as: definitions of staff sexual misconduct, and overview of 
    federal and state laws that impact staff, case examples and remedies 
    for prevention of staff sexual misconduct, and the impact of the 
    professional and emotional damage created in sexual misconduct cases. 
    It should demonstrate an understanding of the imblance of power between 
    staff and inmates. While it has been the experience of the Institute 
    that a video presentation of 12-15 minutes allows for flexibility in 
    the training design and delivery in correctional setting, proposers are 
    encouraged to offer their own recommendations regarding length of video 
    and format.
    
    A. Required Activity
    
         Initial meeting with NIC staff for an overview of the 
    Institute's training and technical assistance activities that are 
    relvant to the development of the video and training guide.
    
    B. Other Possible Activities
    
         Interviews with key personnel in state and local 
    jurisdictions with experience in the management of or investigative 
    response to sexual misconduct; i.e., commissioners, investigators, and 
    wardens.
         Interviews with line staff and institutional supervisors.
         Interviews with former inmates and/or staff involved in 
    incidents of staff sexual misconduct.
         Interviews with persons with particular interest in 
    addressing staff sexual conduct; i.e., family members, psychologists, 
    legislators, and legal community.
         Examination of the current federal and state law that 
    addresses staff sexual misconduct.
         Development and presentation of case examples involving 
    staff misconduct that lead to or conclude with inappropriate 
    involvement with inmates.
         Identification of ``red flags'' that can alert a staff 
    member to the danger signs for themselves or for co-workers.
    
        Authority: Public Law 93-415.
    
    Funds Available
    
        The award will be limited to a maximum total of $80,000 (direct and 
    indirect costs) and project activity must be completed within 8 months 
    of the date of the award. Funds may only be used for the activities 
    that are linked to the desired outcomes of the project. This project 
    will be a collaborative venture with the NIC Prisons Division.
        All products from this funding effort will be in the public domain 
    and available to interested agencies through the National Institute of 
    Corrections.
        Deadline for Receipt of Applications: Applications must be received 
    by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 3, 1999. They should be addressed to: 
    National Institute of Corrections, 320 First Street, NW, Room 5007, 
    Washington, D.C. 20534, Attention: Director. Hand delivered 
    applications can be brought to 500 First Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 
    20534. The front desk will call Bobbi Tinsley at (202) 307-3106, 
    extension 0 for pickup.
        Addresses and Further Information: Requests for the application 
    kit, which consists of a copy of this announcement and copies of the 
    forms and instructions for filing, should be directed to Judy Evens, 
    Cooperative Agreement Control Office, National Institute of 
    Corrections, 320 First Street, N.W., Room 5007, Washington, D.C. 20534 
    or by calling (800) 995-6423, extension 159 or (202) 307-3106, 
    extension 159. She can also be contacted by E-mail via jevens@bop.gov. 
    All technical and/or programmatic questions concerning this 
    announcement should be directed to Andie Moss at the above address or 
    by calling (800) 995-6423, or (202) 307-3106, extension 140, or by E-
    mail via amoss@bob.gov. Application forms may also be obtained through 
    the NIC website: http://www.nicic.org.
    
    Eligible Applicants
    
        An eligible applicant is any private or non-profit organization, 
    institution, individual, or team with expertise in production of 
    training videos and related training materials.
    
    Review Considerations
    
        Applications received under this announcement will be subjected to 
    an NIC three to five member Peer Review Process.
        Number of Awards: One (1).
        NIC application Number: 99P12 This number should appear as a 
    reference line in the over letter and also in box 11 of Standard Form 
    424.
    
        The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number is: 16.601.
    Morris L. Thigpen,
    Director, National Institute of Corrections.
    [FR Doc. 99-16175 Filed 6-24-99; 8:45 am]
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Document Information

Published:
06/25/1999
Department:
National Institute of Corrections
Entry Type:
Notice
Document Number:
99-16175
Pages:
34269-34270 (2 pages)
PDF File:
99-16175.pdf