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These Web Sites are available on the open Web. They have been reviewed by librarians for worthwhile content. This page will be updated with new content as we find it. Check back often. If a site is having trouble, contact your liaison librarian.

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Criminal Justice Statistics and Federal Law

Guide to Law Online
How to Locate Free Case Law
How to Trace Federal Legislation A Research Guide
In Custodia Legis - Law Librarians of Congress
Statistical Abstract of the United States
A collection of statistics on social and economic conditions in the United States. Selected international data are also included. A hard copy of this resource is available in the library Reference collection at call number HA 202.U5. Full Text .
National Archive of Criminal Justice Data
Sources for Criminal Justice Statistics
Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics
Hosted by the University at Albany School of Criminal Justice.
New York City Crime Map
Interactive crime map created by the NYPD showing date and location for the seven major NYS penal law felonies (murder, rape, robbery, felonious assault, burglary, grand larceny and grand larceny motor vehicle). Data available for current and previous calendar year and by month within each period.
Victim Law
Information on victims rights and protections including Constitutional provisions, statutes, court rules, administrative code provisions, case summaries, and attorney general opinions. Includes overviews of the justice system and a glossary.
Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences
The Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS) is an international association established in 1963 to foster professional and scholarly activities in the field of criminal justice. ACJS promotes criminal justice education, research, and policy analysis within the discipline of criminal justice for both educators and practitioners.

Federal Law Enforcement Sites

Bureau of Justice Statistics
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
National Criminal Justice Reference Service
US Department of Justice
FBI Agents Association
Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association
FLEOA
National Criminal Justice Reference Service
NCJRS is a federally funded resource offering justice and substance abuse information to support research, policy, and program development worldwide.

Forensics Websites

American Academy of Forensic Sciences
The AAFS is the premier professional organization for forensic science in the U.S. The page includes employment opportunities, membership directory, discussion forum & meetings. Section under Resources includes information on forensic science careers, education, the Young Forensic Scientists Forum and the organization's newsletter, Academy News.
American Board of Criminalists
American College of Forensic Examiners
Crime Scene Investigation Page
This page includes full-text documents written by a forensic scientist from the Louisiana State Police Crime Laboratory covering crime scene photography, organization, and the collection of evidence. The page is hosted by the Police Department of the University of California at Riverside.
Forensic Science Education
Forensiced.org offers free online training for forensic and medical professionals, law enforcement and ancillary professionals. Course topics range from toxicology to crime scene investigation. From the Research Triangle Institute, funded in part by the Department of Justice.
International Association of Arson Investigators
International Association of Crime Analysts

Corrections

American Correctional Association
American Jail Association
National Institute of Corrections - Library
Part of the Department of Justice.
The Sentencing Project
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Founded in 1986, The Sentencing Project works for a fair and effective U.S. criminal justice system by promoting reforms in sentencing policy, addressing unjust racial disparities and practices, and advocating for alternatives to incarceration.

Professional Organizations

General Research Websites

Academic Journals
Global Issue in Context (Video)
Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
This online directory has access to over 10,000 journals that cover subjects such as science, technology, literature, education, and more.
Google Scholar
Provides a simple way to search for scholarly literature. While some items may require a subscription or payment for full-text access, there are also many open-access resources available to you.
Google Books
Find millions of great books you can preview or read for free.
Project Gutenberg
Offers over 49,000 free ebooks: choose among free epub books, free kindle books, download them or read them online.
The IssueLab - Crime and Safety Research
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Explore research on the issue of crime and safety produced by social sector organizations that provide the public with protection and relief from crime, violence, disaster, accidents, and other potential causes of harm. Topics include strategies for working with police and other law enforcement agencies; prevention services for crime, abuse, and accidents; and safety education such as first aid training.