LaChance Library: CJU 131: Introduction to Criminal Justice: Home

Introductory Information on Controversial Topics

Opposing Viewpoints (Gale) This link opens in a new window
Information and opinions on today’s hottest social issues.
CQ Researcher This link opens in a new window
Award-winning in-depth, unbiased coverage of health, social trends, criminal justice, international affairs, education, the environment, technology and the economy.

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Your best bet for most research with peer-reviewed articles on every subject.
Criminal Justice (Gale) This link opens in a new window
Articles on law, law enforcement. security, terrorism, and more.

Bureau of Justice Statistics
Statistics on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and the operation of justice systems at all levels of government
Legal Resources for People in Prison in Massachusetts
The non-profit, non-partisan Prison Policy Initiative documents the impact of mass incarceration on individuals, communities, and the national welfare.
The Sentencing Project
A national organization working for a fair and effective criminal justice system by promoting reforms in sentencing law and practice, and alternatives to incarceration.
National Archive of Criminal Justice Data
The mission of the NACJD is to facilitate research in criminal justice and criminology, through the preservation, enhancement, and sharing of data.
National Council on Crime and Delinquency
Applies research to policy and practice in criminal justice, juvenile justice, and child welfare.
National Criminal Justice Reference Service
A federally funded resource offering justice and drug-related information to support research, policy, and program development worldwide.

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