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Criminal Justice Essentials
Web Resources/Sites by Chapter
Web Resources
The world wide web provides a variety of resources to supplement your education both
within the classroom and in everyday life. These resources serve only as a starting point.
Be sure to use your university and/or local library for additional resources.
Chapter 1
American Civil Liberties Union, http://www.aclu.org (accessed 15 July 2011)
The ACLU website provides information on the various issues confronting violations of
civil liberties in the United States.
Bureau of Justice Statistics, http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs (accessed 15 July 2011)
The Bureau of Justice Statistics Office of Justice Programs website is a clearinghouse for
official government statistics and documents. You may find information on the number
of individuals arrested, convicted, and incarcerated in the United States. Other
information included on the site references the various aspects of the criminal justice
system and processing of cases.
Duty to Act (EMT Spot), http://theemtspot.com/2009/06/23/what-is-the-duty-to-act/
(accessed 15 July 2011)
The webpage provides the reader with an explanation and a discussion on the duty of
EMT officers to act.
National Criminal Justice Reference Service, https://www.ncjrs.gov/ (accessed 15 July
2011)
The NCJRS is a federally funded resource providing information to researchers and
practitioners on research, program development, and policy. Results from federally
funded research initiatives are published here. In addition, a variety of different links are
available to manuscripts that have cited these documents.
National Institute of Justice, http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/ (accessed 15 July 2011)
The National Institute of Justice is the research and evaluation branch of the U.S.
Department of Justice. This agency is particularly interested in supporting initiatives at
the state and local levels. This agency further supports these efforts through funding
evaluation projects in an effort to determine the best practices in the field.
Office for Victims of Crime, http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/ (accessed 15 July 2011)
This webpage provides resources for both supporting and providing leadership to assist
victims of crime. This includes providing funding to support research, assist in
developing new programs, and promote justice for all victims of crime.
U.S. Department of Justice, http://www.usdoj.gov (accessed 15 July 2011)
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This website serves as an overview of the work of the U.S. Department of Justice. The
USDOJ is responsible for ensuring public safety, controlling and preventing crime, and
upholding legal punishment for law violators.
Chapter 2
American Civil Liberties Union, http://www.aclu.org (accessed 15 July 2011)
The ACLU website provides information on the various issues confronting violations of
civil liberties in the United States.
Bureau of Justice Statistics, http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs (accessed 15 July 2011)
The Bureau of Justice Statistics Office of Justice Programs website is a clearinghouse for
official government statistics and documents. You may find information on the number
of individuals arrested, convicted, and incarcerated in the United States. Other
information included on the site references the various aspects of the criminal justice
system and processing of cases.
National Criminal Justice Reference Service, https://www.ncjrs.gov/ (accessed 15 July
2011)
The NCJRS is a federally funded resource providing information to researchers and
practitioners on research, program development, and policy. Results from federally
funded research initiatives are published here. In addition, a variety of different links are
available to manuscripts that have cited these documents.
National Institute of Justice, http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/ (accessed 15 July 2011)
The National Institute of Justice is the research and evaluation branch of the U.S.
Department of Justice. This agency is particularly interested in supporting initiatives at
the state and local levels. This agency further supports these efforts through funding
evaluation projects in an effort to determine the best practices in the field.
Office for Victims of Crime, http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/ (accessed 15 July 2011)
This webpage provides resources for both supporting and providing leadership to assist
victims of crime. This includes providing funding to support research, assist in
developing new programs, and promote justice for all victims of crime.
Uniform Crime Reports, http://www.fbi.gov/ucr/ucr.htm (accessed 15 July 2011)
The UCR is housed under the Federal Bureau of Investigations website. This document
provides an overview of the number of crimes committed in the United States; the
number of officers killed in the line of duty; and the number of hate crimes committed in
the United States.
U.S. Department of Justice, http://www.usdoj.gov (accessed 15 July 2011)
This website serves as an overview of the work of the U.S. Department of Justice. The
USDOJ is responsible for ensuring public safety, controlling and preventing crime, and
upholding legal punishment for law violators.
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Chapter 3
American Civil Liberties Union, http://www.aclu.org (accessed 15 July 2011)
The ACLU website provides information on the various issues confronting violations of
civil liberties in the United States.
Bureau of Justice Statistics, http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs (accessed 15 July 2011)
The Bureau of Justice Statistics Office of Justice Programs website is a clearinghouse for
official government statistics and documents. You may find information on the number
of individuals arrested, convicted, and incarcerated in the United States. Other
information included on the site references the various aspects of the criminal justice
system and processing of cases.
Community Policing Consortium, http://www.communitypolicing.org/ (accessed 15
July 2011)
This website was developed in an effort to educate the general public on the
responsibilities of law enforcement and to provide information on the qualifications of
those who wish to become officers.
Department of Homeland Security, http://www.dhs.gov/index.shtm (accessed 15 July
2011)
This webpage provides an overview of the responsibilities encumbered by the
Department of Homeland Security as well as links to other agencies governed by the
DHS.
Federal Bureau of Investigation, http://www.fbi.gov/ (accessed 15 July 2011)
This is a link to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. You will find information on how to
become an agent; America’s Most Wanted; as well as a link to the Uniform Crime
Reports.
National Criminal Justice Reference Service, https://www.ncjrs.gov/ (accessed 15 July
2011)
The NCJRS is a federally funded resource providing information to researchers and
practitioners on research, program development, and policy. Results from federally
funded research initiatives are published here. In addition, a variety of different links are
available to manuscripts that have cited these documents.
National Institute of Justice, http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/ (accessed 15 July 2011)
The National Institute of Justice is the research and evaluation branch of the U.S.
Department of Justice. This agency is particularly interested in supporting initiatives at
the state and local levels. This agency further supports these efforts through funding
evaluation projects in an effort to determine the best practices in the field.
Police Executive Research Forum, http://www.policeforum.org/ (accessed 15 July
2011)
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PERF is a national organization of police executives from the largest cities, counties, and
state law enforcement agencies in the United States. This organization promotes research
endeavors and best practice by law enforcement agencies.
Transportation Security Administration, http://www.tsa.gov/public/ (accessed 15 July
2011)
This website provides an overview of the role of the TSA. In an effort to promote
Homeland Security, this agency works to promote justice and safety of those traveling in
and out of the United States.
U.S. Department of Justice, http://www.usdoj.gov (accessed 15 July 2011)
This website serves as an overview of the work of the U.S. Department of Justice. The
USDOJ is responsible for ensuring public safety, controlling and preventing crime, and
upholding legal punishment for law violators.
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, http://www.justice.gov/dea/index.htm
This webpage overview the work of the DEA and their responsibilities to enforce
controlled substance law and regulations of the United States.
USA Patriot Act (Electronic Privacy Information Center),
http://epic.org/privacy/terrorism/hr3162.html (accessed 15 July 2011)
This is a link to the USA Patriot Act. For those seeking information on the letter of the
law, they may find this information at this website.
Chapter 4
American Civil Liberties Union, http://www.aclu.org (accessed 15 July 2011)
The ACLU website provides information on the various issues confronting violations of
civil liberties in the United States.
Bureau of Justice Statistics, http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs (accessed 15 July 2011)
The Bureau of Justice Statistics Office of Justice Programs website is a clearinghouse for
official government statistics and documents. You may find information on the number
of individuals arrested, convicted, and incarcerated in the United States. Other
information included on the site references the various aspects of the criminal justice
system and processing of cases.
Department of Homeland Security, http://www.dhs.gov/index.shtm (accessed 15 July
2011)
This webpage provides an overview of the responsibilities encumbered by the
Department of Homeland Security as well as links to other agencies goverened by the
DHS.
Federal Bureau of Investigation, http://www.fbi.gov/ (accessed 15 July 2011)
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This is a link to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. You will find information on how to
become an agent; America’s Most Wanted; as well as a link to the Uniform Crime
Reports.
National Criminal Justice Reference Service, https://www.ncjrs.gov/ (accessed 15 July
2011)
The NCJRS is a federally funded resource providing information to researchers and
practitioners on research, program development, and policy. Results from federally
funded research initiatives are published here. In addition, a variety of different links are
available to manuscripts that have cited these documents.
National Institute of Justice, http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/ (accessed 15 July 2011)
The National Institute of Justice is the research and evaluation branch of the U.S.
Department of Justice. This agency is particularly interested in supporting initiatives at
the state and local levels. This agency further supports these efforts through funding
evaluation projects in an effort to determine the best practices in the field.
Transportation Security Administration, http://www.tsa.gov/public/ (accessed 15 July
2011)
This website provides an overview of the role of the TSA. In an effort to promote
Homeland Security, this agency works to promote justice and safety of those traveling in
and out of the United States.
United States Constitution,
http://www.archives.gov/national_archives_experience/charters/constitution.html
(accessed 15 July 2011)
This is a link to the charters of freedom, which includes the U.S. Constitution, the
Declaration of Independence, and the Bill of Rights.
U.S. Department of Justice, http://www.usdoj.gov (accessed 15 July 2011)
This website serves as an overview of the work of the U.S. Department of Justice. The
USDOJ is responsible for ensuring public safety, controlling and preventing crime, and
upholding legal punishment for law violators.
Chapter 5
American Civil Liberties Union, http://www.aclu.org (accessed 15 July 2011)
The ACLU website provides information on the various issues confronting violations of
civil liberties in the United States.
Bureau of Justice Statistics, http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs (accessed 15 July 2011)
The Bureau of Justice Statistics Office of Justice Programs website is a clearinghouse for
official government statistics and documents. You may find information on the number
of individuals arrested, convicted, and incarcerated in the United States. Other
information included on the site references the various aspects of the criminal justice
system and processing of cases.
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Department of Homeland Security, http://www.dhs.gov/index.shtm (accessed 15 July
2011)
This webpage provides an overview of the responsibilities encumbered by the
Department of Homeland Security as well as links to other agencies governed by the
DHS.
Federal Bureau of Investigation, http://www.fbi.gov/ (accessed 15 July 2011)
This is a link to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. You will find information on how to
become an agent; America’s Most Wanted; as well as a link to the Uniform Crime
Reports.
National Criminal Justice Reference Service, https://www.ncjrs.gov/ (accessed 15 July
2011)
The NCJRS is a federally funded resource providing information to researchers and
practitioners on research, program development, and policy. Results from federally
funded research initiatives are published here. In addition, a variety of different links are
available to manuscripts that have cited these documents.
National Institute of Justice, http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/ (accessed 15 July 2011)
The National Institute of Justice is the research and evaluation branch of the U.S.
Department of Justice. This agency is particularly interested in supporting initiatives at
the state and local levels. This agency further supports these efforts through funding
evaluation projects in an effort to determine the best practices in the field.
Transportation Security Administration, http://www.tsa.gov/public/ (accessed 15 July
2011)
This website provides an overview of the role of the TSA. In an effort to promote
Homeland Security, this agency works to promote justice and safety of those traveling in
and out of the United States.
United States Constitution,
http://www.archives.gov/national_archives_experience/charters/constitution.html
(accessed 15 July 2011)
This is a link to the charters of freedom, which includes the U.S. Constitution, the
Declaration of Independence, and the Bill of Rights.
U.S. Department of Justice, http://www.usdoj.gov (accessed 15 July 2011)
This website serves as an overview of the work of the U.S. Department of Justice. The
USDOJ is responsible for ensuring public safety, controlling and preventing crime and
upholding legal punishment for law violators.
U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women,
http://www.ovw.usdoj.gov/ (accessed 15 July 2011)
This website provides an overview of the Office on Violence Against Women as well as
the various resources provided by the agency.
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Chapter 6
American Civil Liberties Union, http://www.aclu.org (accessed 15 July 2011)
The ACLU website provides information on the various issues confronting violations of
civil liberties in the United States.
Bureau of Justice Statistics, http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs (accessed 15 July 2011)
The Bureau of Justice Statistics Office of Justice Programs website is a clearinghouse for
official government statistics and documents. You may find information on the number
of individuals arrested, convicted, and incarcerated in the United States. Other
information included on the site references the various aspects of the criminal justice
system and processing of cases.
Federal Judiciary, http://www.uscourts.gov/ (accessed 15 July 2011)
This webpage provides an overview of the various federal courts in the United States.
National Criminal Justice Reference Service, https://www.ncjrs.gov/ (accessed 15 July
2011)
The NCJRS is a federally funded resource providing information to researchers and
practitioners on research, program development, and policy. Results from federally
funded research initiatives are published here. In addition, a variety of different links are
available to manuscripts that have cited these documents.
National Institute of Justice, http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/ (accessed 15 July 2011)
The National Institute of Justice is the research and evaluation branch of the U.S.
Department of Justice. This agency is particularly interested in supporting initiatives at
the state and local levels. This agency further supports these efforts through funding
evaluation projects in an effort to determine the best practices in the field.
United States Constitution,
http://www.archives.gov/national_archives_experience/charters/constitution.html
(accessed 15 July 2011)
This is a link to the charters of freedom, which includes the U.S. Constitution, the
Declaration of Independence, and the Bill of Rights.
United States Supreme Court, http://www.supremecourtus.gov/ (accessed 15 July
2011)
This webpage provides an overview of the U.S. Supreme Court, which includes the
various members and court rulings.
U.S. Department of Justice, http://www.usdoj.gov (accessed 15 July 2011)
This website serves as an overview of the work of the U.S. Department of Justice. The
USDOJ is responsible for ensuring public safety, controlling and preventing crime, and
upholding legal punishment for law violators.
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Chapter 7
American Bar Association, http://www.abanet.org/home.html (accessed 15 July 2011)
This is a link to the American Bar Association webpage. A variety of information is
included on this page, such as training requirements, legal standards, etc.
American Bar Association Pretrial Release General Principles,
http://www.americanbar.org/publications/criminal_justice_section_archive/crimjust_stan
dards_pretrialrelease_blk.html (accessed 15 July 2011)
This link provides an overview of the general principles that must be met in order for a
person to be released pretrial.
American Civil Liberties Union, http://www.aclu.org (accessed 15 July 2011)
The ACLU website provides information on the various issues confronting violations of
civil liberties in the United States.
Bureau of Justice Statistics, http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs (accessed 15 July 2011)
The Bureau of Justice Statistics Office of Justice Programs website is a clearinghouse for
official government statistics and documents. You may find information on the number
of individuals arrested, convicted, and incarcerated in the United States. Other
information included on the site references the various aspects of the criminal justice
system and processing of cases.
National Criminal Justice Reference Service, https://www.ncjrs.gov/ (accessed 15 July
2011)
The NCJRS is a federally funded resource providing information to researchers and
practitioners on research, program development, and policy. Results from federally
funded research initiatives are published here. In addition, a variety of different links are
available to manuscripts that have cited these documents.
National Institute of Justice, http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/ (accessed 15 July 2011)
The National Institute of Justice is the research and evaluation branch of the U.S.
Department of Justice. This agency is particularly interested in supporting initiatives at
the state and local levels. This agency further supports these efforts through funding
evaluation projects in an effort to determine the best practices in the field.
United States Constitution,
http://www.archives.gov/national_archives_experience/charters/constitution.html
(accessed 15 July 2011)
This is a link to the charters of freedom, which includes the U.S. Constitution, the
Declaration of Independence, and the Bill of Rights.
U.S. Department of Justice, http://www.usdoj.gov (accessed 15 July 2011)
This website serves as an overview of the work of the U.S. Department of Justice. The
USDOJ is responsible for ensuring public safety, controlling and preventing crime and
upholding legal punishment for law violators.
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Chapter 8
American Civil Liberties Union, http://www.aclu.org (accessed 15 July 2011)
The ACLU website provides information on the various issues confronting violations of
civil liberties in the United States.
Bureau of Justice Statistics, http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs (accessed 15 July 2011)
The Bureau of Justice Statistics Office of Justice Programs website is a clearinghouse for
official government statistics and documents. You may find information on the number
of individuals arrested, convicted, and incarcerated in the United States. Other
information included on the site references the various aspects of the criminal justice
system and processing of cases.
California Courts: Guide to California Jury Service,
http://www.courts.ca.gov/juryservice.htm (accessed 15 July 2011)
This link provides an overview of the jury system in California.
National Criminal Justice Reference Service, https://www.ncjrs.gov/ (accessed 15 July
2011)
The NCJRS is a federally funded resource providing information to researchers and
practitioners on research, program development, and policy. Results from federally
funded research initiatives are published here. In addition, a variety of different links are
available to manuscripts that have cited these documents.
National Institute of Justice, http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/ (accessed 15 July 2011)
The National Institute of Justice is the research and evaluation branch of the U.S.
Department of Justice. This agency is particularly interested in supporting initiatives at
the state and local levels. This agency further supports these efforts through funding
evaluation projects in an effort to determine the best practices in the field.
National Institute of Justice on Restorative Justice,
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/topics/courts/restorative-justice/welcome.htm (accessed 15
July 2011)
These materials are part of a symposium on restorative justice.
Presentence Investigation Law & Legal Definition,
http://definitions.uslegal.com/p/pre-sentence-investigation/ (accessed 15 July 2011)
This link provides a definition of the presentence investigation process.
Presentence Investigation Philosophy, http://www.vaept.uscourts.gov/PresentenceInvestigation.aspx (accessed 15 July 2011)
This webpage provides an overview of the U.S. Probation Office’s philosophy on
presentence investigation reports.
Restorative Justice Online, http://www.restorativejustice.org/ (accessed 15 July 2011)
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This link is supported by the Prison Fellowship Centre for Justice and Reconciliation.
This webpage provides an overview for how to use restorative justice in the prison
setting.
Resolutions Northwest: Restorative Justice Programs,
http://www.resolutionsnorthwest.org/restorative_justice (accessed 15 July 2011)
This is a link to a restorative justice program housed in Portland, Oregon.
Transforming Conflict – Restorative Justice in Schools,
http://www.transformingconflict.org/Restorative_Justice_in_School.htm (accessed 15
July 2011)
This is a link for how to include restorative versus punitive justice in schools.
United States Constitution,
http://www.archives.gov/national_archives_experience/charters/constitution.html
(accessed 15 July 2011)
This is a link to the charters of freedom, which includes the U.S. Constitution, the
Declaration of Independence, and the Bill of Rights.
United States Sentencing Commission, http://www.ussc.gov/ (accessed 15 July 2011)
This link provides an overview of the United States Sentencing Commission, which
includes its roles and responsibilities, as well as its guidelines.
U.S. Department of Justice, http://www.usdoj.gov (accessed 15 July 2011)
This website serves as an overview of the work of the U.S. Department of Justice. The
USDOJ is responsible for ensuring public safety, controlling and preventing crime, and
upholding legal punishment for law violators.
Victim Offender Mediation Association, http://www.voma.org/ (accessed 15 July
2011)
This is a link to the Victim Offender Mediation Association. This membership is active in
advocating for restorative justice principles; training, and assistance for victim offender
mediation.
Victim Offender Reconciliation program, http://www.vorp.com/ (accessed 15 July
2011)
This webpage provides a description of the Victim Offender Reconciliation process.
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Alcatraz History, http://www.alcatrazhistory.com/ (accessed 15 July 2011)
This webpage provides a historical overview of the development and existence of
Alcatraz.
American Civil Liberties Union, http://www.aclu.org (accessed 15 July 2011)
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The ACLU website provides information on the various issues confronting violations of
civil liberties in the United States.
American Jail Association, http://www.corrections.com/aja/index.shtml (accessed 15
July 2011)
The American Jail Association is a membership of jail officers working for the
betterment of jail conditions and officer safety.
Bureau of Justice Statistics, http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs (accessed 15 July 2011)
The Bureau of Justice Statistics Office of Justice Programs website is a clearinghouse for
official government statistics and documents. You may find information on the number
of individuals arrested, convicted, and incarcerated in the United States. Other
information included on the site references the various aspects of the criminal justice
system and processing of cases.
National Criminal Justice Reference Service, https://www.ncjrs.gov/ (accessed 15 July
2011)
The NCJRS is a federally funded resource providing information to researchers and
practitioners on research, program development, and policy. Results from federally
funded research initiatives are published here. In addition, a variety of different links are
available to manuscripts that have cited these documents.
National Institute of Justice, http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/ (accessed 15 July 2011)
The National Institute of Justice is the research and evaluation branch of the U.S.
Department of Justice. This agency is particularly interested in supporting initiatives at
the state and local levels. This agency further supports these efforts through funding
evaluation projects in an effort to determine the best practices in the field.
United States Constitution,
http://www.archives.gov/national_archives_experience/charters/constitution.html
(accessed 15 July 2011)
This is a link to the charters of freedom, which includes the U.S. Constitution, the
Declaration of Independence, and the Bill of Rights.
United States Sentencing Commission, http://www.ussc.gov/ (accessed 15 July 2011)
This link provides an overview of the United States Sentencing Commission, which
includes its roles and responsibilities, as well as its guidelines.
U.S. Department of Justice, http://www.usdoj.gov (accessed 15 July 2011)
This website serves as an overview of the work of the U.S. Department of Justice. The
USDOJ is responsible for ensuring public safety, controlling and preventing crime, and
upholding legal punishment for law violators.
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Bureau of Justice Statistics, http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs (accessed 15 July 011)
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The Bureau of Justice Statistics Office of Justice Programs website is a clearinghouse for
official government statistics and documents. You may find information on the number
of individuals arrested, convicted, and incarcerated in the United States. Other
information included on the site references the various aspects of the criminal justice
system and processing of cases.
Federal Bureau of Prisons Halfway Houses,
http://buildingbettertomorrows.org/fbophwh (accessed 15 July 2011)
The Federal Bureau of Prisons Halfway House initiative was designed to serve the needs
of those transitioning from prison back into their communities.
National Criminal Justice Reference Service, https://www.ncjrs.gov/ (accessed 15 July
2011)
The NCJRS is a federally funded resource providing information to researchers and
practitioners on research, program development, and policy. Results from federally
funded research initiatives are published here. In addition, a variety of different links are
available to manuscripts that have cited these documents.
National Institute of Corrections, http://nicic.gov/ (accessed 15 July 2011)
The National Institute of Corrections is an organization within the U.S. Department of
Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons. This agency provides and supports research and
training for the enhancement of correctional facilities and organizations.
National Institute of Justice, http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/ (accessed 15 July 2011)
The National Institute of Justice is the research and evaluation branch of the U.S.
Department of Justice. This agency is particularly interested in supporting initiatives at
the state and local levels. This agency further supports these efforts through funding
evaluation projects in an effort to determine the best practices in the field.
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American Probation and Parole Association, http://www.appa-net.org/ (accessed 15
July 2011)
This is a link to the American Probation and Parole Association. This organization is
responsible for the dissemination of information on advancements in the fields of
probation and parole in the United States.
Bureau of Justice Statistics, http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs (accessed 15 July 2011)
The Bureau of Justice Statistics Office of Justice Programs website is a clearinghouse for
official government statistics and documents. You may find information on the number
of individuals arrested, convicted, and incarcerated in the United States. Other
information included on the site references the various aspects of the criminal justice
system and processing of cases.
Center for Court Innovation Parole Reentry Courts,
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http://www.courtinnovation.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.ViewPage&PageID=595&c
urrentTopTier2=true (accessed 15 July 2011)
This webpage provides an overview of the use and function of parole reentry courts.
National Criminal Justice Reference Service, https://www.ncjrs.gov/ (accessed 15 July
2011)
The NCJRS is a federally funded resource providing information to researchers and
practitioners on research, program development, and policy. Results from federally
funded research initiatives are published here. In addition, a variety of different links are
available to manuscripts that have cited these documents.
National Institute of Justice, http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/ (accessed 15 July 2011)
The National Institute of Justice is the research and evaluation branch of the U.S.
Department of Justice. This agency is particularly interested in supporting initiatives at
the state and local levels. This agency further supports these efforts through funding
evaluation projects in an effort to determine the best practices in the field.
Policy Brief – The Role of Parole, http://www.crjustice.org/rolparol.htm (accessed 15
July 2011)
This is a link to a policy brief reviewing the role of parole in communities.
United States Parole Commission, http://www.usdoj.gov/uspc/ (accessed 15 July 2011)
This is a link reviewing the function and responsibilities of the United States Parole
Commission as defined by law.
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Bureau of Justice Statistics, http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs (accessed 15 July 2011)
The Bureau of Justice Statistics Office of Justice Programs website is a clearinghouse for
official government statistics and documents. You may find information on the number
of individuals arrested, convicted, and incarcerated in the United States. Other
information included on the site references the various aspects of the criminal justice
system and processing of cases.
National Association of Youth Courts, http://www.youthcourt.net/ (accessed 15 July
2011)
This is a link to the National Association of Youth Courts. This organization serves as a
central point of contact for youth courts across the United States.
National Criminal Justice Reference Service, https://www.ncjrs.gov/ (accessed 15 July
2011)
The NCJRS is a federally funded resource providing information to researchers and
practitioners on research, program development, and policy. Results from federally
funded research initiatives are published here. In addition, a variety of different links are
available to manuscripts that have cited these documents.
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National Institute of Justice, http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/ (accessed 15 July 2011)
The National Institute of Justice is the research, and evaluation branch of the U.S.
Department of Justice. This agency is particularly interested in supporting initiatives at
the state and local levels. This agency further supports these efforts through funding
evaluation projects in an effort to determine the best practices in the field.
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, http://www.ojjdp.gov/
(accessed 15 July 2011)
This is a link to the OJJDP website. This site serves as a clearinghouse for the most upto-date information on the study of juvenile delinquency, evaluations, and policy
development.