CJU 250: Intro to Corrections
Find Statistics Fast
Do a GOOGLE search using your subject, the word statistics, and site:.gov.
Example: recidivism statistics site:.gov
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Data.govData, tools, and resources from the U.S. Government.
Searching for Books
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Borrowing From Other LibrariesIt's easy! If you need help, please ask a librarian.
Introductory Information on Controversial Topics
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Find Articles (Databases)
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Criminal Justice (Gale) This link opens in a new window
Articles on law, law enforcement. security, terrorism, and more.
Credo Reference: CRIMINOLOGY & LAW
Start your law research with dictionaries of legal terms, handbooks in criminology, and histories of key cases.
Legal Resources
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Massachusetts Laws About....Search Massachusetts laws by subject.
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Visit a Trial Court LibraryCheck this list of law libraries in Massachusetts and visit one to do your research in person!
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Massachusetts Free Legal AnswersNeed legal advice? No money for a lawyer? This may help.
Recommended Websites
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Legal Resources for People in Prison in MassachusettsThe non-profit, non-partisan Prison Policy Initiative documents the impact of mass incarceration on individuals, communities, and the national welfare.
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