LibGuides: Criminal Justice: Web Resources

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Selected Websites

Explore these websites for further information:

Bureau of Justice Statistics
Statistics about crime and victims, drugs and crime, criminal offenders, law enforcement, prosecution, and the courts at all levels of government.
Census.gov
Offers federal census data.
Childinfo
UNICEF's statistical information monitoring the situation of women and children.
CrimeSolutions.gov
Uses rigorous research to discover what works in criminal justice services.
Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency
Part of the Department of Homeland Security, US-CERT leads efforts to improve the nation's cybersecurity.
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Protects and defends the United States through intelligence and law enforcement, upholds and enforces the criminal laws of the nation, and provides criminal justice services to federal, state, municipal and international agencies.
Homeland Security
The Department of Homeland Security is committed to relentless resilience, striving to prevent attacks against the United States and her allies, responding decisively to natural and man-made disasters, and advancing American prosperity and economic security long into the future.
Human Trafficking
Information from the U. S. government's National Criminal Justice Reference Center.
JUSTNET
The website of National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center.
Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training
Provides state-of-the-art training to law enforcement officers in Kentucky.
Kentucky State Police
Find information about the organization.
National Council on Crime & Delinquency
NCCD conducts research and provides expertise in all areas of social service systems to make these systems more effective at helping those who engage with them.
National Criminal Justice Reference Service
A federally funded resource offering justice and drug-related information to support research and program development.
National Institute of Corrections
Provides training, information and program development assistance to federal, state, and local corrections agencies.
National Institute of Justice
The research, development and evaluation agency of the U. S. Department of Justice which is dedicated to understanding crime and justice issues through science.
National Organization for Victim Assistance
A charitable organization helping victims of crime.
National Security Archive
A library and archive of declassified U.S. documents.
NATO LibGuides
The organization's essential purpose is to safeguard the freedom and security of its members through political and military means. Use their LibGuides for information.
Office of Global Criminal Justice
Advises the federal government on the prevention of and response to atrocity crimes.
Office of Justice Programs
A federal office which provides leadership and assistance to federal, state. local and tribal justice systems. Topics include juvenile justice, civil rights, victims of crime, etc.
Office of National Drug Control Policy
A component of the Executive Office of the President of the United States.
Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons
Information from an office of the U.S. Department of State including annual Trafficking in Persons Reports.
Open Educational Resources (OER) Guide
Open Educational Resources are openly licensed materials that are freely accessible for educational distribution. Examples of OER include textbooks, syllabi, lectures, assignments, games, etc.
State of the Cities Data Systems
Provides data for individual metro areas.
U.S. Census QuickFacts
Provides statistics for all states and counties and for cities with populations of more than 5,000.
Uniform Crime Reports (FBI)
The starting place for law enforcement, researchers and the public seeking information on crime in the nation.
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
Information from the United Nations on drug control and crime prevention.
United States Department of Justice
The home page provides access to the latest information from the Department in multiple formats. Includes FBI and Internet crime statistics.
United States Drug Enforcement Administration
Enforces federal controlled-substance laws and regulations.
USA.gov
Find information from the federal government including an A-Z listing of federal, state, local, and tribal agencies.
WomanSTATS Project
A comprehensive compilation of information on the status of women in the world.

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