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Bureau of Justice StatisticsStatistics on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and the operation of justice systems at all levels of government
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National Criminal Justice AssociationThe NCJA represents state, tribal and local governments on crime prevention and crime control issues.
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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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The Sentencing ProjectA national organization working for a fair and effective criminal justice system by promoting reforms in sentencing law and practice, and alternatives to incarceration.
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National Archive of Criminal Justice DataThe mission of the NACJD is to facilitate research in criminal justice and criminology, through the preservation, enhancement, and sharing of data.
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National Council on Crime and DelinquencyApplies research to policy and practice in criminal justice, juvenile justice, and child welfare.
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National Criminal Justice Reference ServiceA federally funded resource offering justice and drug-related information to support research, policy, and program development worldwide.
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