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Uniform Guidance Frequently Asked Questions

The Office of Management and Budget's Uniform Guidance combines previous guidance and circulars on Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal awards into one streamlined government wide framework for grants management. The new Uniform Guidance is effective for grants and cooperative agreements awarded on or after December 26, 2014. The Uniform Guidance will...

Tribal Crime, Justice, and Safety (Part 1)

June 2022

Research indicates that Native American persons experience crime victimization at higher rates than non-Native people. Furthermore, the unique position of American Indian and Alaska Native tribes as both sovereign nations and domestic dependents of the U.S. creates jurisdictional complexities in responding to crime, justice, and safety. Senior social and behavioral scientist Christine (Tina) Crossland discusses NIJ’s research on these topics, especially on the prevention of violence towards American Indians and Alaska Natives. Communications Assistant Stacy Lee Reynolds hosts.

Internet Safety

The Internet Safety Special Feature provides access to federal and federally-funded publications and online resources related to the safety of adults and youth while online.

Human Trafficking

The Human Trafficking Special Feature provides access to federal and federally-funded resources related to human trafficking, justice system response to cases, and services for victims.

Stalking

Access federal and federally-funded publications and resources related to the prevalence and prevention of stalking, as well as efforts to address stalking and provide services to victims.