Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-08121
DOJ NIJ Pilot Study: Interpersonal Violence Among Young Adults – Public Comment Request
Buyer
Justice Department (Department of Justice)
Posted
April 27, 2026
Respond By
May 28, 2026
Identifier
2026-08121
NAICS
541720
The U.S. Department of Justice, through the National Institute of Justice (NIJ), is seeking public comment on a proposed pilot study to examine interpersonal violence among young adults. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) - Office of Justice Programs, National Institute of Justice (NIJ) - Purpose and Scope: - Pilot study titled 'Examining Interpersonal Violence Experienced by Young Adults' - National probability sample of approximately 5,000 young adults aged 18-24 - Expected 150-300 survey completions - Focus on experiences of nonconsensual sexual contact, intimate partner violence, and stalking - Comparison between college-attending and non-college-attending young adults - Products/Services Requested: - Survey administration and data collection services - Recruitment, pilot testing, and administration of survey instrument - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Public comment requested on necessity, methodology, and burden of the information collection - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors identified; this is a research and information collection initiative - Place of Performance/Delivery: - National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice, Two Constitution Square, 145 N Street NE, Washington, DC 20530
Description
The Department of Justice's National Institute of Justice is proposing a new information collection activity to conduct a pilot study examining interpersonal violence experienced by young adults aged 18 to 24. The study aims to recruit a national probability sample of approximately 5,000 young adults, with an expected 150-300 survey respondents. The survey will explore various forms of interpersonal violence, including nonconsensual sexual contact, intimate partner violence, and stalking, focusing on differences between college-attending and non-college-attending young adults. The public comment period for this proposed study is open until May 27, 2026.