Recommended Websites
The National Institute of Justice — the research, development and evaluation agency of the U.S. Department of Justice — is dedicated to improving knowledge and understanding of crime and justice issues through science. NIJ provides objective and independent knowledge and tools to reduce crime and promote justice, particularly at the state and local levels.
The United States' primary source for criminal justice statistics
Unified Crime Reports (from the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation)
The starting place for law enforcement executives, students of criminal justice, researchers, members of the media, and the public at large seeking information on crime in the nation.
From the U.S. Department of Justice
The Office of Justice Programs’ CrimeSolutions.gov uses rigorous research to determine what works in criminal justice, juvenile justice, and crime victim services.
Organizations of Interest
American Society of Criminology (ASC)
The American Society of Criminology (ASC) is an international organization concerned with criminology, embracing scholarly, scientific, and professional knowledge concerning the etiology, prevention, control, and treatment of crime and delinquency.
Council on Criminal Justice (CCJ)
The Council on Criminal Justice (CCJ) is an organization and think tank aimed at using facts and evidence to further the current criminal justice system to be fair and effective for all citizens.
National Criminal Justice Association (NCJA)
The National Criminal Justice Association (NCJA) exists to promote the development of effective and efficient justice systems in local, state, and tribal government that enhance public safety; prevent and reduce the harmful effects of criminal and delinquent behavior on victims, individuals, and communities; and adjudicate defendants and sanction offenders fairly and justly.
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
UNODC is a global leader in the fight against illicit drugs and international crime. Established in 1997 through a merger between the United Nations Drug Control Programme and the Centre for International Crime Prevention, UNODC operates in all regions of the world through an extensive network of field offices. UNODC relies on voluntary contributions, mainly from Governments, for 90 per cent of its budget.
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