National Survey of Internet- and Technology-Facilitated Child Exploitation, FY 2019 | NIJ 2019 16572

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The National Survey of Internet- and Technology-Facilitated Child Exploitation, FY 2019 is a U.S. Department of Justice research funding opportunity issued by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ). Its core purpose is to fund a national-level study that improves what the United States knows about crimes involving child sexual exploitation that are enabled or amplified by the internet and modern technologies. Rather than relying on fragmented or inconsistent information, the project is designed to build a more accurate nationwide picture of these offenses by collecting standardized data directly from law enforcement agencies.

A central requirement of the effort is the development, testing, and administration of a national data collection instrument aimed at law enforcement. In practical terms, the funded project is expected to design a survey or similar structured data collection, pilot it to ensure it works as intended, and then deploy it at a national scale. The end product is meant to generate accurate and reliable national estimates and descriptive information, including details tied to arrests for internet- and technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation crimes. The emphasis on methodology and testing signals that NIJ is looking not just for analysis, but for a defensible data system that can produce credible numbers and trends.

Beyond producing estimates, the study is intended to help law enforcement and policymakers keep pace with a fast-changing technological environment. The solicitation highlights several applied outcomes: identifying emerging threats and evolving offender behaviors, recognizing new problems and concerns that investigators face, and improving the ability to track and monitor threats as they appear, intensify, or decline over time. Another major goal is to build a better understanding of which investigative strategies are linked to more favorable outcomes, particularly strategies that improve the protection of children from online victimization. In other words, the research is expected to go beyond counting incidents and arrests and also shed light on what works in investigations and why certain approaches may lead to better child-safety outcomes.

Administratively, this is a discretionary award offered as a cooperative agreement, which typically means the agency anticipates substantial involvement in the project through collaboration, guidance, or ongoing input during performance. The funding activity is categorized under science and technology and other research and development, and the CFDA (assistance listing) number is 16.560, which corresponds to NIJ research, evaluation, and development activities.

Eligibility is broad but primarily centered on higher education. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education, with additional eligible entities referenced in the announcement under an "Additional Information on Eligibility" section. The opportunity anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1), with an award ceiling of $1,000,000, indicating NIJ intended to fund one lead project at up to one million dollars rather than multiple smaller projects.

Key dates for the solicitation show it was created on June 20, 2019, with an original closing date of August 20, 2019. The funding opportunity number is NIJ 2019 16572, and the title reflects the fiscal year 2019 funding cycle. Overall, the opportunity is framed as supporting Department of Justice priorities by strengthening the nation s ability to reduce crime and combat victimization, specifically by improving the evidence base and operational understanding surrounding online and technology-enabled child sexual exploitation.

• The Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Survey of Internet- and Technology-Facilitated Child Exploitation, FY 2019" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 16.560.
• This funding opportunity was created on Jun 20, 2019.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 20, 2019. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
• Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).

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