Notice2026-08121
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed New Information Collection Activity; Comment Request: Proposed Study Entitled “Pilot Study Examining Interpersonal Violence Experienced by Young Adults”
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Published
April 27, 2026
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Justice Department
Abstract
The Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs, National Institute of Justice, is submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 80 (Monday, April 27, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 22547-22548]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-08121]
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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
[OMB Number 1121-0NEW]
Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed New
Information Collection Activity; Comment Request: Proposed Study
Entitled ``Pilot Study Examining Interpersonal Violence Experienced by
Young Adults''
AGENCY: National Institute of Justice, U.S. Department of Justice.
ACTION: 30-Day notice.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs,
National Institute of Justice, is submitting the following information
collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for
review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of
1995.
DATES: The Department of Justice encourages public comment and will
accept input until May 27, 2026.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: If you have additional comments,
especially on the estimated public burden or associated response time,
suggestions, or need a copy of the proposed information collection
instrument with instructions or additional information, please contact
Erica Howell, Social Science Research Analyst, Office on Violence and
Victimization Prevention, by email at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c5a0b7aca6a4ebadaab2a0a9a985b0b6a1aaafeba2aab3"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5e3b2c373d3f703631293b32321e2b2d3a313470393128">[email protected]</span></a> or
telephone at (202) 598-9431.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The proposed information collection was
previously published in the Federal Register on October 28, 2024, 89 FR
85557, allowing a 60-day comment period. Written comments and
suggestions from the public and affected agencies concerning the
proposed collection of information are encouraged. Your comments should
address one or more of the following four points:
--Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of the functions of the National Institute
of Justice, including whether the information will have practical
utility.
--Evaluate the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information, including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used.
--Evaluate whether and, if so, how the quality, utility, and clarity of
the information to be collected can be enhanced.
--Minimize the burden of collecting information on those who are to
respond, including through the use of appropriate automated,
electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic
submission of responses.
Overview of This Information Collection
1. Type of Information Collection: New collection.
2. The Title of the Form/Collection: ``National Survey of Young
Adults.''
3. The agency form number, if any, and the applicable component of
the Department sponsoring the collection: The applicable component
within the U.S. Department of Justice is the National Institute of
Justice.
4. Affected public who will be asked or required to respond, as
well as a brief abstract:
In fiscal year (FY) 2023, the National Institute of Justice (NIJ)
awarded Westat, a professional research services organization, along
with their partners at New York University and the University of
Cincinnati, to implement the ``Pilot Study Examining Interpersonal
Violence Experienced By Young Adults'' (January 1, 2024-June 30, 2027).
The Pilot Study Examining Interpersonal Violence Experienced By
Young Adults will recruit a national probability sample of
approximately 5,000 young adults with a goal of having a total of 150-
300 individuals who respond to the survey. The survey will be
administered in the summer of the recruitment year, 2026, and
respondents must have either graduated from high school or be no longer
in high school. Respondents must be at least 18 years old to be
eligible for recruitment.
The goals of this study are to pilot test a survey instrument and
recruitment methods to examine interpersonal violence (IV) among
college-aged persons (ages 18-24) in order to better understand the
risks for, experiences with, and consequences of IV among young adults.
Of particular interest are the differences between the victimization
and perpetration of those who do and do not attend college. The survey
will be designed to examine a range of IV committed by partners, family
members, acquaintances, and strangers, including nonconsensual sexual
contact, intimate partner violence, and stalking. At a stage of the
lifespan when we are most vulnerable to interpersonal violence this
study could address gaps in knowledge about the experiences of young
adults not engaged in post-secondary education and the differences in
experiences between groups.
5. An estimate of the total number of respondents and the amount of
time estimated for an average respondent to respond: The pilot study's
estimated range of burden for respondents is expected to be between 8
and 14 minutes for completion. Based on instrument testing results, an
average of 12 minutes per respondent is expected to be spent. The
following factors were considered when creating the burden estimate:
The estimated total number of respondents. NIJ estimates that
approximately 168 respondents will fully complete the questionnaire,
yielding a modified response rate of 55%.
6. An estimate of the total public burden associated with the pilot
data collection: The estimated public burden associated with this
collection is 567 hours, which includes the time it takes
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each of the expected respondents to open all mailing materials and
complete the questionnaire. It is estimated that each of the 168
respondents will take 12 minutes, on average, to complete the
questionnaire. See the table below for calculations.
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Monetized
Number of Time per Total burden value of
Activity respondents response (hours) Hourly rate * respondent
(minutes) time
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Initial letter.................. 5,000 2 166.67 $7.25 $1,208.36
Reminder Postcard............... 5,000 0.5 41.67 7.25 302.11
Second Reminder................. 4,899 2 163.3 7.25 1,183.93
Final reminder.................. 4,849 2 161.63 7.25 1,171.82
Completed Survey................ 168 12 33.6 7.25 243.60
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Total Burden................ .............. .............. 566.84 .............. 4,109.82
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* The federal minimum wage as of April 2026 is $7.25 per the U.S. Department of Labor <a href="https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/minimum-wage/state">https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/minimum-wage/state</a>.
If additional information is required, contact Darwin Arceo,
Department Clearance Officer,
United States Department of Justice, Justice Management Division,
Enterprise Portfolio Management, Two Constitution Square, 145 N Street
NE, Washington, DC 20530.
Dated: April 23, 2026.
Darwin Arceo,
Department Clearance Officer For PRA, U.S. Department of Justice.
[FR Doc. 2026-08121 Filed 4-24-26; 8:45 am]
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