BJS FY25 National Victimization Statistical Support Program (NVSSP)

The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) is seeking an applicant to provide statistical support for the National Victimization Statistical Support Program (NVSSP). The primary focus of the NVSSP is to provide scientific and technical support for statistical and methodological research, statistical analyses, documentation, and dissemination related to BJS work on crime and victimization. The recipient of funds will be responsible for working closely with BJS to clarify project objectives and research questions, propose new projects, identify necessary data and methods, provide input on analytical approaches, conduct analyses, and prepare relevant documents. The goal of this program is to support general methodological research related to improving the utility and cost-effectiveness of the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS). • The applicant will provide statistical support on a wide array of projects involving statistical methodology, research, analyses, and reporting on criminal victimization and related statistics. • The recipient of funds will work closely with BJS to clarify project objectives and research questions. • The applicant will propose new projects for consideration that align with BJS priorities. • The applicant will identify the necessary data and appropriate methods for the projects. • The applicant will provide input on the relative strengths and weaknesses of different analytical approaches.