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360 Degrees: Perspectives On The Criminal Justice System
A collection of stories from inmates, correctional officers, lawyers, judges, parole officers, parents, victims, and others whose lives have been affected by the criminal justice system.
Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS)
The Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences is an international organization established in 1963 to foster professional and scholarly activities in the field of criminal justice. ACJS currently has over 3,800 active members.
Access to Justice Network
A site for Canadian law and justice resource materials.
Access to Justice Network
A site for Canadian law and justice resource materials.
American Bar Association (ABA)
Homepage of the largest and most influential national association of attorneys. Information about the positions taken by the association and model ethics rules are available at this site.
American Bar Association (ABA)
Homepage of the largest and most influential national association of attorneys. Information about the positions taken by the organization and model ethics rules are available at the site.
American Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section
With its unique interdisciplinary membership, the criminal justice section takes primary responsibility for the ABA's work on solutions to issues involving crime, criminal law, and the administration of criminal and juvenile justice.
American Board of Criminalistics
The American Board of Criminalistics provides a peer-developed and peer-reviewed certification program, based on assessment of competency using written examinations and proficiency testing.
American Board of Criminalistics
The American Board of Criminalistics provides a peer-developed and peer-reviewed certification program, based on assessment of competency using written examinations and proficiency testing.
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
The American Civil Liberties Union is the nation's foremost advocate of individual rights -- litigating, legislating, and educating the public on a broad array of issues affecting individual freedom in the United States.
American Judicature Society
Primary areas of focus are judicial independence, ethics in the courts, judicial selection, the jury, court administration, and public understanding of the justice system.
American Probation & Parole Association (APPA)
APPA is an international association composed of individuals from the United States and Canada actively involved with probation, parole and community-based corrections, in both adult and juvenile sectors.
American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS)
ASIS is an international organization for professionals responsible for security, such as corporate managers and directors of security. In addition, corporate executives and other management personnel, as well as consultants, architects, attorneys, and federal, state, and local law enforcement are active members of ASIS.
American Society of Criminology (ASC)
World Wide Web site of the American Society of Criminology. The A.S.C. is the pre-eminent organization of academic, theoretical, and applied criminology in the United States. The site has many links of criminological interest.
American Sociological Association (ASA)
World Wide Web site of the American Sociological Association. The A.S.A. has many members who focus upon criminology and the sociological impact of crime and the criminal justice system.
Amnesty International
The home page of Amnesty International -- an organization dedicated to the international fight against the death penalty, and to the abolition of torture worldwide.
Amnesty International
The home page of Amnesty International -- an organization dedicated to the international fight against the death penalty, and to the abolition of torture worldwide.
Australian Institute of Criminology
The Australian Institute of Criminology serves as the national center for the study of crime and criminal justice in Australia and for the dissemination of information in the areas of criminology and criminal justice. AIC makes its Trends & Issues in Crime and Criminal Justice Series available through its website. The series provides studies and information for decision makers to assist in the promotion of justice and the prevention of crime.
Boston University
Offering a Master of Science in Criminal Justice through a 36 credit hour program that can be completed in one-and-a-half-years. The program is designed for the working criminal justice professional, and does not have a thesis requirement. Be sure to have a flash plug-in installed when you visit this site.
Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)
The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), a component of the Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice, supports innovative programs that strengthen the Nation's criminal justice system by assisting State and local governments in combating violence.
Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS)
This site is the Office of Justice Programs in the U.S. Department of Justice, it is the United States' primary source for criminal justice statistics.
Center for Law and Social Policy
This site serves a non-profit organization with expertise in both law and policy affecting the poor. The site offers publications and provides an audio conferencing feature.
Center for Law and Social Policy
This site serves a non-profit organization with expertise in both law and policy affecting the poor. The site has publications and an audio conferencing capability.
Computer and Internet Security Resources
Collection of links to WWW sites focusing on internet security and privacy.
Computer and Internet Security Resources
Collection of links to WWW sites focusing on internet security and privacy.
Computer and Internet Security Resources
Collection of links to WWW sites focusing on internet security and privacy.
Computer Security Institute
Computer Security Institute (CSI) is a leading membership organization specifically dedicated to serving and training information, computer and network security professionals.
CopSeek.com
Many links to law enforcement sites with a good search feature. Another excellent list of law enforcement agencies can be found at: Just4Cops
Cornell University’s Legal Information Institute
A starting point for Cornell University's Legal Information Institute.
Cornell University’s Legal Information Institute
Numerous legal references and resources available.
Cornell University’s Legal Information Institute
A starting point for Cornell University's Legal Information Institute.
Corrections Connection
Voted a Microsoft "Outstanding Criminal Justice Site," the Corrections Connections provides links to almost any correctional organization in the country, and to all kinds of corrections information. The Corrections Connection contains over 10,000 links to corrections-related sites and literature.
Corrections Connection
Voted a Microsoft "Outstanding Criminal Justice Site," the Corrections Connections provides links to almost any correctional organization in the country, and to all kinds of corrections information. The Corrections Connection contains over 10,000 links to corrections-related sites and literature.
CrimeLynx—The Criminal Defense Practitioner’s Guide through the Internet
Contains a legal resource center with research links, links to experts, investigation links, and crime policy links. A criminal justice center with media links, shopping, and chat is also available onsite.
Criminal Law Links
Criminal Defense and Criminal Justice section of this leading legal portal site.
Death Penalty Information Center (DPIC)
This site contains a wealth of information on the death penalty.
Department of Justice (Canada)
Many links to Canadian legislative initiatives.
Department of Justice (Canada)
Many links to Canadian legislative initiatives.
Department of Justice Home Page (DOJ)
The Department of Justice goal is to enforce the law and defend the interests of the U.S. according to the law, provide Federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime, seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior.
Dr. Frank Schmalleger’s Criminal Justice Cybrary
The World Wide Web criminal justice site directory -- with listings for over 12,000 criminal justice and justice-related sites. Sites are categorized into many different areas, and are fully searchable. The Cybrary Top 100 provides a list of the 100 most useful criminal justice sites on the Web today. The Cybrary bills itself as "The World's Criminal Justice Directory."
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
The D.E.A.'s official home page. Lots of publications available, along with a history of the D.E.A.
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
The Drug Enforcement Administration's goal is to enforce the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States. The site lists numerous publications.
Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
The mission of the Drug Enforcement Administration is to enforce the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States and to bring to the criminal and civil justice system all violators.
Dumb Laws
Dumb laws from all states and a wide variety of foreign jurisdictions are included. The full text of many laws cited is available.
Family Research Council (FRC)
The Family Research Council exists to reaffirm and promote nationally, and particularly in Washington, DC, the traditional family unit and the Judeo-Christian value system upon which it is built.
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
The home page of the FBI. The FBI uphold the law through the investigation of violations of federal criminal law; protects the United States from foreign intelligence and terrorist activities; provides leadership and law enforcement assistance to international, federal, state and local law enforcement agencies.
Florida State University’s Criminal Justice Resource Site
One of the oldest criminal justice resources on the web, this site consists mostly of links to other sites.
Global Bibliography of Prison Systems
The primary goal for this bibliography is to provide practitioners, scholars, and students with a comprehensive source for identifying information written about the prison system in as many countries of the world as possible.
Global Bibliography of Prison Systems
The primary goal for this bibliography is to provide practitioners, scholars, and students with a comprehensive source for identifying information written about the prison system in as many countries of the world as possible.
HandsNet—Building The Human Services Community Online
Dedicated to bringing human services information on-line.
Ira Wilsker’s Law Enforcement Sites
Extensive collection of links to law enforcement sites. Particular focus on South East Texas, but the collection incorporates many sites in the U.S.
JUSTINFO: The Newsletter of the National Criminal Justice Reference Service
Stay informed about new publications, grants and funding opportunities, and other news and announcements by subscribing to JUSTINFO. This free service will be e-mailed to you on the 1st and 15th of every month.
Law Enforcement Jobs (lawenforcementjobs.com) employment
Arguably the best site on the Web for anyone looking for employment in the law enforcement field. The site lists jobs with local departments, state departments, federal agencies, the U.S. military, private security, associations, and schools. A training calendar adds a nice touch. The site is free to job seekers, and allows you to post a resume and cover letter online and manage your search online with a Job Seeker Account. Resumes, which can be easily edited, stay in the database until you delete them.
Law Links
Law News Network
Law News Network is the national daily newspaper for and about the legal profession. A service of American Lawyer Media, Law News Network describes itself as the most current and comprehensive legal news source anywhere.
Law.com
An excellent site for lawyers, students, and business and government officials to learn more about the law. Plenty of legal resources, a legal dictionary, a careers service, and state-specific databases are available.
LawCrawler
This site will allow you to search for legal information on the Web.
Lectric Law Library (The ‘Lectric Law Library)
An excellent collection of on-line legal materials and resources.
Lexis ONE
An excellent free legal research site providing searchable case law, free legal forms, a statutory law guide, a legal Internet guide and much more. The site is part of the Lexis-Nexis family of products.
Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)
Official site of one of the world's largest police agencies. Lots of information and links about this agency.
MegaLinks in Criminal Justice
A very comprehensive site where you can find just about anything related to crime and law enforcement.
National Center for Juvenile Justice (NCJJ)
A research center providing information on juvenile and family justice systems, with a view to improving such systems. Includes a 50 state comparison of juvenile justice systems.
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
Contains information about missing children and those who have been abused or exploited.
National Center for State Courts
Organization providing support and assistance to state courts and their operation.
National Center for Victims of Crime (formerly the National Victim Center)
Extensive on-line resource for victim information and advocacy. Contains many links and information about the organization's advocacy efforts.
National Center for Victims of Crime (formerly the National Victim Center)
Extensive on-line resource for victim information and advocacy. Contains many links and information about the organization's advocacy efforts.
National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
The NCAD acts as an information services facility (English, Spanish, TDD capability) equipped to respond to the public's alcohol, tobacco, and drug (ATD) inquiries. They have publications and research material.
National Council on Crime and Delinquency (NCCD)
Website of this research and advocacy group with annotated links to related sites. Focus of the group is on children as victims and perpetrator's of crime and needs of dependent children.
National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS)
The U.S. Dept. of Justice's site that focuses on international, juvenile and drug crimes. There is a database search engine and catalogs
National Institute of Justice (NIJ)
The NIJ is authorized to support research, evaluation, and demonstration programs, development of technology, and both national and international information dissemination.
National Institute of Justice (NIJ)
Sponsoring agency of the National Criminal Justice Reference Service. The National Institute of Justice is a component of the Office of Justice Programs, which also includes the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Bureau of Justice Statistics, Office of Science and Technology and Sentencing and Adjudication Program.
National Institute of Justice (NIJ)
Sponsoring agency of the National Criminal Justice Reference Service. The National Institute of Justice is a component of the Office of Justice Programs, which also includes the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Bureau of Justice Statistics, Office of Science and Technology and Sentencing and Adjudication Program.
National Institute of Justice International Center
Home page of NIJ's International Center. The Center was created in 1997 as a response to the increasing globalization of crime. The Center provides communities and jurisdictions in the United States and overseas with resources designed to assist practitioners, researchers, and policymakers meet new challenges. The International Center seeks to stimulate, facilitate, evaluate and disseminate both national and international criminal justice research and information. A key feature of the site is the Center's fully searchable Virtual Library -- a repository of information related to comparative, international, and transnational crime and justice issues.
National Rifle Association (NRA)
NRA site gives the latest rulings, laws, state and federal legislation related to the Second Amendment and firearms laws.
National Rifle Association (NRA)
The home page of the National Rifle Association.
National Rifle Association (NRA)
NRA site gives the latest rulings, laws, state and federal legislation related to the 2nd amendment and firearms laws.
National Security Institute—Computer Security Resources
Many links to resources for those interested in computer and internet security.
National Youth Gang Center (NYGC)
Information on youth gangs including statistics and probable solutions.
New York City Police Department (NYPD)
Official website of one of the largest police agencies in the world. Contains much information about the organization and its efforts.
NIST Computer Security Resource Clearinghouse
Many links to resources for those interested in computer and internet security.
NIST Computer Security Resource Clearinghouse
Many links to resources for those interested in computer and internet security.
Office for Victims of Crime (OVC)
U.S. Department of Justice site with information about crime victims and resources for crime victims. Contains an extensive collection of links to other relevant information.
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
Provides information on grants, news, conferences, and publications.
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
The (OJP) works within its established partnership arrangements with federal, state and local agencies and national and community-based organizations to develop, fund and evaluate a wide range of criminal and juvenile justice programs.
Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)
The nation's central office for drug control policy. Numerous publications, press releases, and drug information are available.
Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)
This agency serves as the central research and development organization in the United States Government for counterdrug enforcement and drug abuse education, prevention and treatment.
Parents of Murdered Children (POMC)
The National Organization of Parents Of Murdered Children (POMC)® is the only national helping organization which is specifically for the survivors of homicide victims and which follows up with supportive family services after the murder of a family member or friend.
Patterns Of Global Terrorism
Annual reports since 1994 on the nature of terrorism and activities of the United States in response.
Police Guide
One of the largest police sites on the Internet. The site consists of 238 separate web pages -- and is growing.
Project on Human Development in Chicago Neighborhoods
Project on Human Development in Chicago Neighborhoods
Information on a major, interdisciplinary study aimed at understanding of the causes and pathways of juvenile delinquency, adult crime, substance abuse, and violence.
RAND Drug Policy Research Center
RAND's goal is to conduct the empirical research, policy analysis, and outreach needed to help community leaders and public officials develop more effective strategies for dealing with drug problems.
Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics
Home to the on-line version of the Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics -- the largest compilation of criminal justice statistics available anywhere. The Sourcebook site is run by the State University of New York at Albany, and is updated continuously.
Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics Online
The federally supported Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics brings together data from more than 100 sources about many aspects of criminal justice in the United States. Data are displayed in over 600 tables, and the site is regularly updated as new statistics become available.
Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics Online
The federally supported Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics brings together data from more than 100 sources about many aspects of criminal justice in the United States. Data are displayed in over 600 tables, and the site is regularly updated as new statistics become available.
Supreme Court Opinions from the Legal Information Institute
Since 1993, the Legal Information Institute of Cornell Law School has provided a free current awareness service via E-mail, distributing the syllabi of U.S. Supreme Court decisions in bulletin format within hours after their release. Known as the liibulletin, this service will continue with the Court's upcoming October term.
Talk Justice
Talk Justice is the nation's premier criminal justice discussion forum. Offering a number of message boards, it is available for use by students, professors, professionals, and interested citizens.
Technology and Privacy (the Home Page of Gary T. Marx)
Professor Marx posts numerous articles on technology and privacy.
Technology and Privacy (the Home Page of Gary T. Marx)
This site analyzes how New technologies for collecting personal information invade our right to privacy.
Technology and Privacy (the Home Page of Gary T. Marx)
Professor Marx posts numerous articles on technology and privacy.
Terrorism Research Center
Many on-line resources dealing with terrorism, terrorist organizations, and anti-terrorism efforts.
Texas Youth Commission —A World of Prevention
Extensive collections of links to information concerning the prevention of youth problems and the nurturing of children.
U.S. Department of Justice
Good starting point for research about federal law enforcement and crime data.
U.S. Department of State: Patterns of Global Terrorism Reports (1994 - 2000)
Text of the State Department's analysis of global terrorism. Brief discussion of terrorist acts and organizations and discussion of anti-terrorist initiatives.
U.S. Supreme Court—full text of cases:
Leading archive of Supreme Court decisions, current and historic. Searchable by subject; 1990-present.
U.S. Supreme Court—full text of cases:
U.S. Supreme Court online
Round the clock access to the U.S. Supreme Court! This site provides public access to the Court's decisions, argument calendar, schedules, rules, visitors' guides, building photos and bar admission forms. Although dockets have also been available by phone, this is the first venture onto the Internet for the nation's highest court. It has decision texts available online by noon on the day they are announced (which always occurs at 10 a.m. ET).
Uniform Crime Reports (UCR)
The most recent Crime Reports collected by the FBI and made available to the public.
United Nations Human Rights Website
This site focuses on the functioning of the United Nations system in the field of human rights.They have publications and press releases.
United Nations Human Rights Website
This site focuses on the functioning of the United Nations system in the field of human rights.They have publications and press releases.
University of Alaska, Anchorage
University of Phoenix
Offers a comprehensive and fully accredited distance learning Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice Administration.
Vera Institute of Justice
Working in collaboration with government, the Vera Institute of Justice designs and implements innovative programs that encourage just practices in public services and improve the quality of urban life. Vera operates the programs it designs only during th
Vera Institute of Justice
Working in collaboration with government, the Vera Institute of Justice designs and implements innovative programs that encourage just practices in public services and improve the quality of urban life. Vera operates the programs it designs only during th
Versus Law
Subscription based service allowing search of federal and state case law.
Victims’ Information
Extensive collection of information about victims of crime.
Washburn University School of Law—WashLaw Web
A great law school site, with lots of links!
Washburn University School of Law—WashLaw Web
A great law school site, with lots of links!
Washburn University School of Law—WashLaw Web
A great collection of criminal justice- and law-realted sites, with a search feature.
World Wide Web Security FAQ
Very useful resource for anyone with, or considering, a World Wide Web site.