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1.1 <br />designed to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge) may constitute "research" for <br />purposes of applicable DOJ human subjects protection regulations. However, project <br />evaluations that are intended only to generate internal improvements to a program or service, or <br />are conducted only to meet OJP's performance measure data reporting requirements likely do <br />not constitute "research." Applicants should provide sufficient information for OJP to determine <br />whether the particular project they propose would either intentionally or unintentionally collect <br />and/or use information in such a way that it meets the DOJ regulatory definition of research. <br />Research, for the purposes of human subjects protections for OJP-funded programs, is defined <br />as, "a systematic investigation, including research development, testing, and evaluation, <br />designed to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge" 28 C.F.R. § 46.102(d). For <br />additional information on determining whether a proposed activity would constitute research, <br />see the decision tree to assist applicants on the "Research and the Protection of Human <br />Subjects" section of the OJP "Other Requirements for OJP Applications" web page <br />(www.oip.usdoi.gov/funding/other requirements.htm). Applicants whose proposals may involve <br />a research or statistical component also should review the "Confidentiality" section on that Web <br />page. <br />JAG Showcase <br />The JAG Showcase was designed to identify and highlight JAG projects that have <br />demonstrated success or shown promise in reducing crime and positively impacting <br />communities. BJA has now expanded the concept of the JAG Showcase to other BJA grant <br />programs and created a new BJA Success Story web page. This new web page will be a <br />valuable resource for states, localities, territories, tribes and criminal justice professionals who <br />seek to identify and learn about JAG and other successful BJA funded projects linked to <br />innovation, crime reduction, and evidence based practices. <br />If you have a JAG Success Story you would like to submit, sign in to your My BJA account to <br />access the Success Story Submission form. If you do not have a My BJA account, please <br />Register. Once you register, one of the available areas on your My BJA page will be "My <br />Success Stories". Within this box, you will see an option to add a Success Story. <br />Once reviewed and approved by BJA, all success stories will appear on the new BJA Success <br />Story web page. <br />Priorities <br />BJA recognizes that the downturn in the economy has resulted in significant pressures on state <br />and local criminal justice systems. In these challenging times, shared priorities and leveraged <br />resources can make a significant impact. In light of this, it is important to make SAAs and local <br />JAG recipients aware of several areas of priority that may be of help in maximizing the <br />effectiveness of JAG funding at the state and local level. <br />In addition to our longstanding and unwavering commitment to keeping violent crime at its <br />lowest level in decades, the following priorities represent key areas where BJA will be focusing <br />nationally and invite each state and local JAG recipient to join us in addressing these challenges <br />as a part of our JAG partnership. <br />12 <br />