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Criminal Justice LibGuide: Websites

This guide was created by Benedict College Librarian Brian Crawley to offer basic library and web resources for those studying Criminal Justice. The LibGuide offers suggested books, database, webpages and more for beginning research in the field of Crimin

Websites

Bureau of Justice Statistics

Official government source for statistics on the justice system, including crime and victims, drugs and crime, criminal offenders, law enforcement, prosecution, courts and sentencing, corrections, etc.

Federal Bureau of Investigation. Uniform Crime Reports

Information collected from approximately 17,000 local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. Characteristics, elements, volume, diversity and complexity of reported crime.

National Archive of Criminal Justice Data

Sponsored by a number of government agencies to preserve and share data resources. Categorized by subject. Allows keyword searches.

National Center for State Courts (NCSC) 

NCSC is a non-profit organization charged with improving judicial administration in the United States and around the world. It functions as a think-tank, library, non-profit consulting firm for the courts, advocate for judicial and legislative reform, and a center of education in the field of judicial administration.

National Criminal Justice Reference Service

Established in 1972, NCJRS is a federally funded resource "offering justice and substance abuse information to support research, policy, and program development worldwide" with links to resources on such topics as Corrections, Courts, Crime Prevention, Criminal Justice Statistics, Drugs and Crime, Juvenile Justice, Law Enforcement, and Victims.

NCSC – South Carolina eResources

Part of the National Center for State Courts, this site focuses on South Carolina sources.

Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)

OJJDP provides national leadership, coordination, and resources to prevent and respond to youth delinquency and victimization. The Office helps states, localities, and Tribes develop effective and equitable juvenile justice systems that create safer communities and empower youth to lead productive lives.

South Carolina Judicial Branch

Offers links to: Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Trial Courts, Court Officials, Opinions/Orders, and more.

Statistical Abstract of the United States

The authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States.