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Resources for Criminal Justice Articles A federally funded resource offering justice and substance abuse information. The NCJRS Abstracts Database covers information from the early 1970s to the present, contains more than 170,000 publications, and includes statistics, research findings, program descriptions, congressional hearing transcripts, and training materials.
 SocINDEX with Full Text contains full text for 253 "core" coverage journals dating back to 1895, and 72 "priority" coverage journals.
Also includes full text for 547 books and monographs, and full text for 6,711 conference papers. Title list Produced by the Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence (CSPV) at Colorado State University. This database stores bibliographic information and CSPV abstracts of violence related research and literature. This literature primarily includes journal articles, books, reports and literature reviews on the topics related to violence against women.
Produced by the Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence (CSPV) at Colorado State University. This database stores bibliographic information and CSPV abstracts of violence related research and literature. This literature primarily includes journal articles, books, reports and literature reviews on the topics related to juvenile violence.
Designed to inform the analysis process, as well as enhance the general understanding of security and terrorism-related issues. Information is provided on virtually every dimension of security & counter-terrorism. Content includes hundreds of full text journals and periodicals, hundreds of thousands of selected articles, news feeds, reports, summaries, books, blogs, FAQs, and proprietary Background Information Summaries that pertain to terrorism and security.
"Sociology" journals (coverage)
Archive of 24 Sociology journals as well as journals in economics, history, education, African American studies, etc. Older volumes have been digitized, starting from the first issues and running up to 3 to 5 years ago; no current issues are available in JSTOR. Search these Multisubject resources for articles on Criminal Justice These resources are for disciplines related to Criminal Justice Legal Resources The Legal area contains U.S. and State case law, codes of law, law review journals and more. Be sure to use the "Select Sources" drop down.
Black's Law Dictionary
Drexel Library Reference KF156.B53 1999
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The 6th ed. of this basic reference source.
The Bureau of Justice Statistics operates under the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice programs. The mission of BJS is to collect, analyze, publish, and disseminate information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and the operation of justice systems at all levels of government.
Gateway to statistics from Federal agencies on crime and justice.
The United States Government's official web portal for providing public access to useful government information for its citizens. Locate data and statistics, federal forms and applications, laws and regulations, historical documents and publications, and much more!
NationMaster compiles data from such sources as the CIA World Factbook, United Nations, World Health Organization, World Bank, World Resources Institute, UNESCO, UNICEF and OECD. Generate maps and graphs comparing countries on a variety of subjects.
StateMaster is a statistical database which allows research and comparison of a multitude of different data on US states. Information is compiled from various primary sources such as the US Census Bureau, the FBI, and the National Center for Educational Statistics. Generate maps and graphs and other images.
City Crime Rankings: Crime in Metropolitan America
Drexel Library Reference HV6787.C57
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Presents rates, rankings, and percent change in crime incidence in metropolitan
areas and the 100 largest cities. Based on data from the FBI's Crime
in the United States.
Drexel Library Reference HV7419.5.C75 1998
(view catalog record)
An extensive guide to printed and online resources, with good explanations
for the novice researcher. Includes web sites and helpful international
crime information.
Drexel Library Reference HV9950.C65
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Provides data on the processing of individuals through the Federal criminal
justice system from investigation of suspects through prosecution, conviction,
sentencing and correctional supervision of offenders.
Drexel Library Reference HV9950.C65
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Provides data on the processing of individuals through the Federal criminal
justice system from investigation of suspects through prosecution, conviction,
sentencing and correctional supervision of offenders.
Drexel Library Reference HV9950.C65
(view catalog record)
Provides data on the processing of individuals through the Federal criminal
justice system from investigation of suspects through prosecution, conviction,
sentencing and correctional supervision of offenders.
Drexel Library Reference HV9465.C67
Includes data on jail and prison populations, probation, parole and capital
punishment.
Crime in America's Top-Rated Cities: A Statistical Profile
Drexel Library Reference HV6787.C75 1997
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Profiles of crime statistics in 75 cities.
Crime State Rankings: Crime in the 50 United States
Drexel Library Reference HV6787.C745
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Statistics on arrests, corrections, drugs and alcohol, finance, law enforcement
and offenses. Tables allow easy comparisons between states and give national
totals, percentages and rates where applicable.
Links to historical, state, national and international statistics on crime and related issues
Drexel Library Reference HV6208.I57a
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Lists police statistics for 91 countries.
Municipal Year Book
Drexel Library Reference JS342.M96
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Lists officials for U.S. counties and for cities over 2,500. Includes
data on personnel, salaries and expenditures for police departments of cities
over 10,000. Describes current developments in urban management including
law enforcement, justice and social issues.
National Corrections Reporting Program
Drexel Library Reference HV8482.A34
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Describes in detail the characteristics of persons admitted to and released
from state and federal prison and parole systems.
Drexel Library Reference HV7245.N37b
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A comprehensive compendium of criminal justice data. This would be a
good beginning point in any search because each table lists its source publication. Main
sections include: criminal justice systems; public attitudes toward crime;
known offenses; persons arrested; judicial proceedings; and persons under correctional
supervision.
Statistical Handbook on Violence in America
Drexel Library Reference HN90.V5S833 1996
Provides data on fatal and other interpersonal violence, vulnerable groups
and situations, and the impact of violence. Also includes survey results on
opinions about violence.
Drexel Library Reference HV7288.A37
(view catalog record)
Includes data on crimes, criminals, victims, and law enforcement personnel
in PA.
Drexel Library Reference HV6787.U5
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Gives a nationwide view of crime through annual statistics and explains the
FBI's crime classification system.
Background / Reference Works Guides | Dictionaries | Encyclopedias | Handbooks / Directories Guides Criminal Justice Information: How to
Find It, How to Use It
Drexel Library Reference HV7419.5.C75 1998
(view catalog record)
An extensive guide to printed and online resources, with good explanations
for the novice researcher. Includes web sites and helpful international
crime information.
The web site of the National Criminal Justice Reference Service.
Criminal Justice Research in Libraries and on the Internet
Drexel Library Reference HV7419.N45 1997
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Describes print and electronic resources and provides guidance on the research
process.
Crime Dictionary
Drexel Library Reference HV6025.D43
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Defines the abbreviations, slang, allusions and other specialized terminology
used by criminals and law enforcement personnel.
Dictionary of American Criminal Justice: Key Terms and Major
Supreme Court Cases
Drexel Library Reference HV7411.C53 1998
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A useful handbook containing a dictionary and an A-Z listing of Supreme Court
cases followed by a subject index.
Elsevier's Dictionary of Criminal Science in Eight Languages
Drexel Library Reference HV6017.E49
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Terms are given in English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Swedish
and German.
Drexel Library Reference HV6787.U5
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A guide to the subject terminology used in the National Criminal Justice Reference
Service (NCJRS) database.
Encyclopedias The Encyclopedia of Police Science
Drexel Library Reference HV7901.E53 1995
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Over 200 signed articles with bibliographies.
Encyclopedia of Capital Punishment
Drexel Library Reference HV8694.G76 1998
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Encyclopedia of Capital Punishment in the United States
Drexel Library Reference HV8694.P35 2001
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Encyclopedia of Crime and Justice
Drexel Library Reference HV6017.E52 1983
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Four-volume encyclopedia covering criminal behavior and the responses of societies
to it. Related headings and bibliographies are included for many subjects.
World Encyclopedia of Police Forces and Penal Systems
Drexel Library Reference HV7901.K87 1989
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Descriptive profiles of the national law enforcement and corrections systems
of 183 countries. Most entries include selected crime statistics. An
appendix describes Interpol.
Encyclopedia of Violence, Peace & Conflict
Drexel Library Reference HV6017.E52 1983
(view catalog record)
Lengthy articles treat many topics relevant to Criminology.
Encyclopedia of American Prisons
Drexel Library Reference HV9471.E425 1996
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Over 150 entries provide historical background and a view of current prison
operations.
The Encyclopedia of American Crime
Drexel Library Reference HV6789.S54 1982
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Personalities and events in the history of American crime.
The Mafia Encyclopedia
Drexel Library Reference HV6441.S53 1999
(view catalog record)
Over 150 entries provide historical background and a view of current prison
operations.
Dictionary of American Penology
Drexel Library Reference HV9304.W54 1996
(view catalog record)
Brief essays (1-4 pages) discuss issues and topics in contemporary penology,
interspersed with entries describing each of the state and federal correctional
systems.
Handbooks / Directories Directory: Juvenile and Adult Correctional Departments, Institutions,
Agencies and Paroling Authorities
Drexel Library Reference HV9463.D57
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Up-to-date information including capacity, current population and cost of care
at individual institutions, as well as phone numbers of key personnel. Also
contains state and national statistical data on corrections budgets, population,
and personnel.
Directory of Criminal Justice Information Sources
Drexel Library Reference HV8144.F43T48 1999
(view catalog record)
Lists about 150 organizations
and describes the information services they offer.
The FBI: A Comprehensive Reference Guide
Drexel Library Reference HV9304.W54 1996
(view catalog record)
Brief essays (1-4 pages) discuss issues and topics in contemporary penology,
interspersed with entries describing each of the state and federal correctional
systems.
The Handbook of Crime and Punishment
Drexel Library Stacks HV5801.I575 1992
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The 28 articles in this volume cover the entire field of criminal justice.
International Handbook on Drug Control
Drexel Library Reference HV6789.H25 1998
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Outlines the problem of illicit drug trading worldwide, then surveys the situation
in particular countries and regions.
Oxford Handbook of Criminology
Drexel Library Stacks HV6025.O87 1994
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A thorough guide to criminology and criminal justice from the British perspective.
The Oxford History of the Prison: The Practice of Punishment
in Western Society
Drexel Library Stacks HV8501.O94 1995
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The 28 articles in this volume cover the entire field of criminal justice.
Comparative Criminology: An Annotated Bibliography
Drexel Library Reference HV6025.B45 1991
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Contains 500 references to articles, books, book chapters and papers primarily
in English. The two main sections of the bibliography focus on cross-national
crime rates and comparative studies on social control and criminal justice.
Crime in America: A Reference Handbook
Drexel Library Reference HV6025.B45 1991
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An overview of the crime problem written for the general reader plus extensive
listings of resources for further information.
Murder Cases of the Twentieth Century: Biographies and Bibliographies
of 280 Convicted or Accused Killers
Drexel Library Reference HV6245.F74 1996
(view catalog record)
An overview of the crime problem written for the general reader plus extensive
listings of resources for further information.
Web Sites General | Juvenile Justice | Policing | Corrections General Website designed to share rape statistics and sexual assault statistics, evaluation, and research. [ suggested by SJU's Dr. George Dowdall ]
A service of Mitretek Systems, a public service organization dedicated to solving real-world problems using innovative approaches in telecommunications, information and environmental technology
Official site of the U.S. Justice Department
A national, non-profit organization dedicated to the prevention of crime and violence on college campuses; includes information on the prevention of binge drinking, resources for victims of campus crime, and statistical information
U.S. Justice Department office, founded in 1995 to handle the Department’s legal and policy issues regarding violence against women. [suggested by SJU's Dr. George Dowdall ]
Juvenile Justice Site of the At-Risk Institute; explores the phenomenon of students at risk of educational failure because of limited proficiency in English, poverty, race, geographic location, or economic disadvantage
(Crime, Law Enforcement, and Prisons) A joint project of Florida State University and Florida A&M University, this site brings together web links to sites on juvenile justice, jobs in the juvenile justice system, educational programs, state government jurisdictions, and programs in juvenile justice
Periodic newsletter News in Juvenile Justice presented by the National Council of Juvenile and Family Law; information on family violence, juvenile justice and links to related information
Brings together information on young people and gang-related activity
An international directory dedicated to preventing youth problems
NCES site includes links to statistics, graphs, etc.concerning the causes and development of school violence in America
Policing A Department of Justice site highlighting community policing initiatives
Information on women in police work
A service of the University of Oklahoma Department of Public Safety; emphasizes public safety and security issues
A comprehensive directory of links to police related subjects
International listing of police related sites, including missing persons
Corrections Official website of the ACA, the oldest assocation dedicated to the profession of corrections; includes information on training, conferences, ACA publications and membership in the association
A weekly update of news and information on corrections; current awareness tool for people involved with the corrections field
The official web site of the Department of Corrections of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; includes features such as Inmate Locator, which allows the user to find information on inmates currently housed in the state correctional instititutions, statistics and annual reports from the department, and an information site for victims of crime
News Media Philadelphia affiliate of NBC. Philadelphia affiliate of ABC.
Philadelphia affiliate of CBS.
Organizations The Anti-Violence Partnership of Philadelphia is a unique organization helping children and youth resolve conflict nonviolently, while assisting victims and their families to rebuild their lives in the aftermath of violence.
The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern PA is to improve the lives of children and strengthen communities through professionally-supported, one-to-one mentoring relationships.
The largest organization working to reduce gun violence, injury and death in Pennsylvania, CeaseFire PA seeks enactment of sensible gun regulations and public policies through grassroots activism, to elect public officials who favor the prevention of gun violence and to increase public awareness about ways to prevent themselves and their loved ones from becoming victims of gun violence.
The Good Shepherd Mediation Program, established in 1984, is a neighborhood justice center located in the Germantown section of Philadelphia. People in conflict come to the Mediation Program to resolve their disputes through mediation.
Men United for a Better Philadelphia (MUBP) is a movement comprised of a group of activists from across the city focused on reducing violence in the City of Philadelphia. Initially motivated by the alarming number of drug-related homicides, the organization will focus as its core mission re-educating men through positive activities. This will be done through a network of support services for men focused on attracting young men away from the type of lifestyles associated with criminal activity.
The Metropolitan Christian Council of Philadelphia (MCCP) mission is to be a visible expression of the Church of Jesus Christ in the Greater Philadelphia area. The Metropolitan Christian Council of Philadelphia gathers the Church in all its diversity for worship, witness, and service, seeking a transformation of public life consistent with the loving purposes and righteousness of God.
What started as one of the largest marches on Washington, is now a national network of 75 Chapters around the U.S. that work locally, yet stand together, in their fight against gun violence and the devastation it causes.
The mission of Mothers In Charge is violence prevention, education and intervention for youth, young adults, families and community organizations. In addition, Mothers In Charge works with elected officials on legislation to support safe neighborhoods and communities for children and families and collaborates with community and faith based organizations
The Philadelphia Mural Arts Program (MAP) started in 1984 as a component of the Anti-Graffiti Network (PAGN), a city-wide initiative to eradicate destructive graffiti and address neighborhood blight. As part of this effort, PAGN hired mural artist Jane Golden to reach out to graffiti writers and to redirect their energies to mural-making. Mural-making not only helped these young men and women develop their artistic skills, but also empowered them to beautify their neighborhoods. In 1996, the City of Philadelphia recognized MAP as a program distinct from the Anti-Graffiti Network. At the same time, MAP established a non profit organization, The Philadelphia Mural Arts Advocates. The Advocates have a broad mission of youth development and neighborhood revitalization through the arts
PCCY is about children... nothing more, nothing less. Our mission is simple: “To improve the lives and life chances of our region’s children through thoughtful and informed advocacy.”
Parkway Northwest High School, located at 7500 Germantown Avenue, is Philadelphia's first college preparatory public high school committed to the principles of peace, social justice and conflict resolution
PHMC is a non-profit, public health organization committed to improving the health of the community through outreach, education, research, planning, technical assistance and direct services.
The Pennsylvania Injury Reporting and Intervention System (PIRIS) is a hospital-based injury surveillance and intervention system consisting of two components:
Philadelphia Safe and Sound (PSS) is a leading independent non-profit organization that improves the health, safety, and well-being of children and youth through research, technology, program management, and advocacy.
The mission of the School District of Philadelphia is to provide a high-quality education that prepares, ensures, and empowers all students to achieve their full intellectual and social potential in order to become lifelong learners and productive members of society.
The mission of the Philadelphia Police Department is to work in a true partnership with our fellow citizens of Philadelphia to enhance the quality of life in our city. And, by raising the level of public safety through law enforcement, to reduce the fear and incidence of crime
OPERATION TOWN WATCH is an organization dedicated to the development and promotion of organized, law enforcement-affiliated crime and drug prevention programs.
Statistics The official web site of the Department of Corrections of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; includes features such as Inmate Locator, which allows the user to find information on inmates currently housed in the state correctional instititutions, statistics and annual reports from the department, and an information site for victims of crime
Drexel Library Reference HV7288.A37
(view catalog record)
Includes data on crimes, criminals, victims, and law enforcement personnel
in PA.
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