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February 18, 2011  || Vol. 3, Issue 7
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Funding OpportunitiesFunding

Annual Surveys of Probation and Parole, 2011-2014 Solicitation

Deadline: April 12, 2011

The Annual Probation Survey and the Annual Parole Survey are two separate data collections (collectively referred to as P&P) through which BJS annually obtains data on adults on probation and post-prison supervision (i.e., parole). The P&P data are obtained from administrative data maintained by state probation and/or parole agencies; municipal, county, or court agencies; and the federal system. Since 1980, BJS has used the P&P surveys to track the growth of and change in the adult probation and parole populations in the United States. Together, these two populations are known as the adult community corrections population. Community corrections data from the P&P collections, data from the National Prison Statistics (NPS) collections (counts of adults incarcerated in federal and state prisons), and jails data from the Annual Survey of Jails (counts of persons in local jails) are used to estimate the total adult correctional population in the United States. Click here for more information.

 

Acute Life Threatening Conditions and Opportunities for Palliative and End of Life Care Research (R01)
Deadline: Letter of Intent (optional): March 14, 2011; Full Proposal: April 14, 2011
This program provides funding to (a) Examine predictors of progression to life threatening illness, End of Life (EOL) issues, and death among individuals diagnosed with acute illnesses in the presence of underlying chronic diseases, adverse health risk factors, or other negative variables.(b) Develop algorithms for such adverse progressions to life limiting disease or EOL.(c) Examine the burden of illness imposed by acute illnesses when superimposed on individuals with underlying chronic diseases or other negative variables/adverse risk factors (such as age) that carry the potential to exacerbate and/or potentiate the impact of the acute illness and/or the severity or prognosis of the underlying chronic disease such that progression to End of Life can occur.(d) Explore the trajectories of disease in these individuals and their covariates, and issues and needs among such patients and their caregivers.(e) Identify the complex palliative and End of Life Care issues and needs arising as a result of the multi factorial etiology and co-occurrence of two (or more) co-existing diseases or negative variables.(f) Study the medical, physical and psychosocial inter-relationships between disease status, symptoms, psychosocial or functional status, spiritual concerns and the impact of such key variables on both length and/or QOL.(g) Develop and test appropriate palliative and End Of Life care interventions for individuals with acute illnesses occurring in the presence of underlying chronic diseases or adverse risk factors leading to severe illness requiring complex palliative care or End of Life care.(h) Assess similarities and differences in palliative and or EOL Care needs, issues, barriers, or success among those whose progression to the EOL phase is sudden compared to those progressing to this phase gradually or as a function of time.(i) Examine the impact on, needs of, and interventions for the caregivers of this population. Click here for more information.

 

Law and Social Science
Deadline: August 15, 2011
The Law and Social Science Program at the National Science Foundation supports social scientific studies of law and law-like systems of rules, institutions, processes, and behaviors. These can include, but are not limited to, research designed to enhance the scientific understanding of the impact of law; human behavior and interactions as these relate to law; the dynamics of legal decision making; and the nature, sources, and consequences of variations and changes in legal institutions. The primary consideration is that the research shows promise of advancing a scientific understanding of law and legal process. Click here for more information.

 

HIV/AIDS Testing and Follow-up Among the Underserved in the United States (R01,R21)
Deadline: January 7, 2014
The purpose of this initiative is to encourage research which will increase rates of HIV screening/testing and increase the number of persons who follow-up on a positive HIV screening test and receive treatment, particularly in underserved and at-risk populations within the United States. With this initiative, the ultimate goal is to decrease the rate of HIV transmission and increase the quality of life for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) by initiating diagnosis and treatment earlier. Click here for more information.

 

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Unsolicited Grants
Deadline: Ongoing
RWJF accepts at any time unsolicited proposals in its Building Human Capital, Pioneer and Vulnerable Populations program areas. The Human Capital Portfolio seeks to assure that the nation has a diverse, well-trained leadership and workforce in health and health care to meet the needs of all Americans. The Pioneer Portfolio aims to support novel, high-return ideas that may have far-reaching impact on people's health, the quality of care they receive and the systems through which that care is provided. Through the vulnerable populations portfolio, we support promising new ideas that address health and health care problems that intersect with social factors - poverty, race, education and housing - and affect society's most vulnerable people. Click here for more information.

 

Postdoctoral Fellows in Emotional Disturbance Program
University of Nebraska and Boys Town
University of Nebraska and Boys Town are inviting applications for post-doctoral fellows in the two year Postdoctoral Fellows in Emotional Disturbance Program. Fellows will work closely with a faculty advisor in the Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders matched to their interests in emotional disturbance and with Michael H. Epstein, Project Director. The UNL-Boys Town research partnership provides further opportunities because of the continuum of services provided by Boys Town. The goal of the postdoctoral research program is to prepare individuals with the research skills to assume leadership positions in the education, development, and well-being of children with emotional disturbance (ED). Applicants should have a doctoral degree in special education or related area. Assistant professors as well as recent doctoral graduates are encouraged to apply. Applicants should send a letter of application indicating their areas of interest in research with children with ED and relevant work, CV, and a list of references to Michael H. Epstein. U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required. Start dates are flexible, beginning August, 2011. Applications will be reviewed as received. University of Nebraska is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Members of under-represented minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Salary is $52,500 each year for 2 years. There is a fund of $11,000 per year, per fellow to cover computers, supplies, books, publications, conference travel and other materials needed for research.  

 

POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS IN ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY
Deadline: March 20, 2011
Three immediate post-doctoral research fellowship openings are available in the Department of Psychiatry at Washington University School of Medicine (WUSM) in St. Louis. The three opening are supported by a NIDA T32 pre- and post-doctoral training program; additional slots may become available from other NIH T32 training programs. The Department of Psychiatry currently holds five T32 institutional training programs (Directors, Cicero, Cottler, Heath, Price, Rice, Wilfley). Together we provide outstanding training for fellows in a wide range of specialties including genetics, basic and cognitive neuroscience, psychophysiology, imaging, epidemiology, biostatistics, behavioral health, community implementation science, social work research and public health. The application includes curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, two letters of reference, and additional materials as requested. Informal pre-application inquiries are very welcome. Scientific inquires can be sent to  Rumi Kato Price, PhD, MPE. Logistical and administrative questions can be addressed to Greg Widner. A complete application should be forwarded to Mr. Widner.  

Calls Calls
Call for Abstracts

British Journal of Social Work Special Issue
Deadline: March 10, 2011
'Social work and political contexts: engagement and negotiation' (Volume 42, Issue 6 - September 2012)
The editors of the British Journal of Social Work invite submission of abstracts for this Special Issue to be guest edited by Dr Basia Spalek and Dr Laura Zahra McDonald (University of Birmingham). Successful social work relies on sensitivity and understanding of the communities within which practitioners work. Over the past few decades, social work in theory and practice has acknowledged the relevance of diverse social factors and their intersection, from 'race', ethnicity, and cultural difference, to age, gender, sexuality and class. This Special Issue of the British Journal of Social Work will provide an opportunity to explore critically the political dimensions to social work, and to develop major themes from a number of interdisciplinary angles. Click here for more information.

Call for Papers
Journal of Social Work in End-of-Life and Palliative Care
Theme: PEDIATRIC ISSUES IN PALLIATIVE AND END-OF-LIFE CARE
Deadline: June 30, 2011
A range of psychosocial issues are experienced when children are affected by chronic or life-limiting illness; not the least of which is the effect on the entire family system. For this special thematic issue, manuscripts submitted for consideration could include a range of issues involving children and families dealing with chronic or life-limiting illnesses, such as use of palliative care or hospice care, pain management issues with children; plan of care/decision-making issues; working with children and families of diverse cultural populations, family members' anticipatory grief/ bereavement; children's grief/bereavement related to sibling or parent death, suicide or other traumatic death; unique developmental issues for children who are dying, their siblings and the impact on family development (age appropriate interventions, sibling, school and peer issues); professional caregiver issues or any other related topic. Manuscripts should address practice implications for social work/mental health professionals regarding the issue identified. Manuscripts must follow APA style of writing and should be no more than 20-25 pages (longer manuscripts may be considered).   Address questions about this call (such as whether your topic/idea is appropriate) to Ellen L. Csikai, Editor or Barbara Jones, the Guest Editor for this issue. Submissions should be sent electronically to Ellen L. Csikai, Ph.D.

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
National Child Welfare Evaluation Summit
Deadline: April 15, 2011
The Children's Bureau invites experts in the child welfare and evaluation communities to present at the 2nd National Child Welfare Evaluation Summit. The Summit will focus on building evidence, strengthening practice, and informing policy. We are seeking a balance of presentations that demonstrate direct involvement with public and/or tribal child welfare agencies; partnerships with national advocacy organizations, think tanks, or technical assistance providers; collaboration with community agencies; and independent research. Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals that will contribute to the evidence-base of child welfare practice and policy and benefit the diverse array of children and families served by the child welfare system. Click here for more information.

Call for Papers
Journal of Social Work in End-of-Life and Palliative Care
Theme: SPIRITUALITY IN END-OF-LIFE AND PALLIATIVE CARE
Deadline: June 30, 2011
In recognition of the importance of spirituality in end-of-life and palliative care practice, the Journal will devote a future issue to this theme. Submission of manuscripts that address a broad range of related topics are encouraged. These may include:
-Quantitative and qualitative research studies that help answer significant questions about the role of religion and/or spirituality in quality of life/quality of dying;
-Theory that can help provide direction, such as transpersonal theoretical approaches;
-Theological and moral philosophies that could provide guidance to current end-of- life caregiving;
-Model programs focused on spiritual care;
-Existential doubt and spiritual suffering;
-Ethical issues related to spiritual care;
-Spiritual assessment and intervention, including development of assessment tools and evaluation of interventions;
-Inter-professional team functioning and team training around spiritual care assessment and provision
-Policy development around the inclusion of spiritual care; Measurement of outcomes in spiritual care;
-Working with mystical experiences of clients;
-Rituals and family work around forgiveness, etc;
-Spirituality and culture/belief systems, including Buddhism, Christianity, or Islamic views of death that may affect clinical work;
-Spiritual self-care needs of end-of-life practitioners
Manuscripts must follow APA style of writing and should be no more than 20-25 pages (longer manuscripts may be considered). Address questions about this call (such as whether your topic/idea is appropriate) to Ellen L. Csikai, Editor or to the Guest Editor: Holly Nelson-Becker. Submissions should be sent electronically to Ellen L. Csikai, Ph.D.

Call for Applications
Summer Research Institute in Geriatric Mental Health
Deadline: March 11, 2011
SRI is a national program to promote the career advancement of talented post-residency (MD or DO) and post-doctoral (PhD, PsyD, or PharmD) fellows and other early stage investigators who hold promise for a research career in geriatric mental health translational, interventions, or services research. SRI meets as an annual five day research career development institute for a competitively selected set of trainees that provides learning opportunities via one-to-one and group mentoring. Click here for more information.
Conferences & Trainingsconf
2011 National Institute of Justice Conference

Translational Criminology - Shaping Policy and Practice With Research
June 20-22, 2011
Arlington, VA
For more than a decade, NIJ's annual conference has brought together criminal justice scholars, policymakers and practitioners at the local, state and federal levels to share the most recent findings from research and technology. The conference showcases what works, what doesn't work and what the research shows as promising. It puts a heavy emphasis on the benefits to researchers and practitioners who work together to create effective evidence-based policies and practices. Click here for more information.

Research for the Real World: NIJ Seminar Series
Benefit-Cost Analysis for Crime Policy
Thursday, February 24, 2011, 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Office of Justice Programs, 3rd Floor Ballroom, 810 7th Street, NW, Washington, D.C.
How do we decide how to allocate criminal justice resources in a way that minimizes the social harms from both crime and policy efforts to control crime? How, for that matter, do we decide how much to spend on the criminal justice system and crime control generally, versus other pressing needs? These questions are at the heart of benefit-cost analysis, and are central for public policymakers, criminal justice practitioners, criminologists, and other researchers. NIJ's in-person seminar series is held periodically in Washington, D.C. and features research that is changing our thinking about policies and practices. The seminars are recorded before a live audience and published on the NIJ Web. Click here for complete details.

Using CAHPS Item Sets that Address Cultural Competence and Health Literacy
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
1:00 - 2:30 pm E.T.
You're invited to a free Webcast to better understand what you can gain from incorporating supplemental items on health literacy and cultural competence into the CAHPS Clinician & Group Survey. During this 90-minute live event, you can learn:
* Why health literacy and cultural competence in delivering quality health care are important and how they support achieving objectives related to prevention, chronic care management, and reducing health care disparities.
* How you can use the CAHPS Cultural Competence Item Set to assess how well providers bridge barriers to communication and understanding that stem from racial, ethnical, cultural, and linguistic differences.
* How you can use the CAHPS Item Set for Addressing Health Literacy to assess providers' activities to foster and improve the health literacy of patients.
Please go to the website for more information and to register.

ExCEL in Social Work: Excellence in Cancer Education and Leadership
Deadline: February 21, 2011
Pre-Conference Leadership-Training Opportunities
May 2-3, 2011 (Preceding the AOSW Annual Conference: St. Louis, MO)
May 9-10, 2011 (Preceding the APOSW Annual Conference: Atlanta, GA)
ExCEL strives to improve the delivery of psychosocial-spiritual care for oncology patients through an innovative oncology social work-specific leadership program. ExCEL is a collaborative partnership between the City of Hope, the Association of Oncology Social Work (AOSW) and the Association of Pediatric Oncology Social Workers (APOSW). This training will enhance selected oncology social workers' critical leadership skills through a focus upon the recommendations of the Institute of Medicine (IOM) 2008 Report - Cancer Care for the Whole Patient: Meeting Psychosocial Health Needs. Competitively selected applicants will receive: free registration, one night hotel stay, meals associated with the pre-conference, extensive course materials & CEU's. Click here for more information.
Research Publications & Data ResourcesResearch

JAFSCD - A New Journal for Food Systems Professionals and Academics

The Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development is the world's only peer-reviewed journal focused on the emerging practice of agriculture and food systems-based community development. It is written by and for applied researchers as well as agency and organizational professionals who are working to make the world more equitable and sustainable. To save resources, it's an online-only publication. Articles are published as they are ready, but gathered into quarterly issues for printing and indexing. Click here for the journal website.

 

Data Analysis Tool Generates Recidivism Rates
Prisoner Recidivism Analysis Tool allows users to calculate recidivism rates for persons released from state prisons. Rates may be generated for all released prisoners or for those with specific demographic, criminal history, and sentence attributes. BJS data are used on a sample of persons released from state prisons in 1994 and followed for 3 years. Click here for more information.

 

New Child Welfare Outcomes Report Data resource
The Children's Bureau has launched a new website featuring data from the Child Welfare Outcomes Reports. The site makes the latest Child Welfare Outcomes data available for you to view in a variety of ways according to your needs. Child Welfare Outcomes data for 2006 through 2009 are currently available. The site features a custom report builder which allows users to select the specific State(s), data, and data years that they would like to view. It also allows users to select the format in which they would like their data displayed: graph, table, or map outputs. Users also have the capability to compare data across States.

News & Notices
Submit Comments on OJJDP Proposed FY 2011 Program Plan
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) has published a Notice of its Proposed Plan for Fiscal Year (FY) 2011, which describes discretionary program activities that OJJDP proposes to carry out in FY 2011. Comments may be submitted online and are due by February 28, 2011. OJJDP will take these comments into consideration and publish a final plan for FY 2011. Click here to review the plan and make comments.
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