Introduction to Criminal Justice (CJ 102) - Tymony

Supports the legal profession with practical resources for legal professionals while improving the administration of justice, accrediting law schools, establishing moral ethical codes, and more.

A statistical and research agency within the Department of Justice established in 1969.
-See crime reports, domestic violence, shootings, etc.

Collects and publishes Information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and operation of justice systems at all levels of government. These data are critical to policymakers in combating crime.
-A component of the U.S. Department of Justice
-See "Crime Type" dropdown menu for Violent Crime, Drugs and Crime, Hate Crime, Human Trafficking, etc.
-For Traffic Stops, see "Law Enforcement" dropdown menu, then Police-Public Contacts.

Office of U.S. Department of Justice responsible for advancing the practice of community policing through information and grant resources.

Secures the nation from the many threats faced, including over 240,000 employees in a wide range of jobs.

National security organization with both intelligence and law enforcement responsibilities that protects the U.S. from terrorism, espionage, cyber attacks and major criminal threats.

A nationwide statistical effort whereby law enforcement agencies at all levels report data on crime.
-See Hate Crime statistics

Exonerates the wrongly convicted through DNA testing and reforms the criminal justice system to prevent future injustice. (Death row inmates)

A visual presentation of data on police violence.

Nonprofit organization that advocates for victims’ rights, trains professionals who work with victims and serves as a trusted source of information on victims’ issues.

A federally funded resource offering justice and drug-related information to support research, policy and program development worldwide. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice and Office of Justice Programs
-See A-Z Topics (index)

NIJ is the research, development and evaluation agency of the U.S. Department of Justice. They provide objective and independent knowledge and tools to inform the decision-making of the criminal justice community, particularly at the state and local levels.
-See All Topics A-Z and Racial Profiling

Office of the U.S. Department of Justice that provides leadership and resources to prevent and respond to juvenile delinquency and victimization.  Supports the development of effective and equitable juvenile justice systems that enhance public safety and ensure accountability.

Independent research organization that focuses on critical issues in policing (i.e. reducing police use of force, community policing, etc.)
-Go to Publications, then select Free Online Documents

Research and advocacy center based in Washington D.C. working to reduce the use of incarceration in the U.S. and to address racial disparities in the criminal justice system.

Of the U.S. Department of Labor. Principal federal agency responsible for measuring labor market activity, working conditions, and price changes in the economy.

Nation's leading provider of quality data about its people and economy

15 + Files and Peer Review Information. Global Youth Justice

The primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education in the U.S. and other nations (located within the U.S. Department of Education).
-See dropout rates.

Provides the latest information regarding research, training, best practices, news and resources on elder abuse, neglect and exploitation.

NOW is the largest organization of feminist grassroots activists in the U.S. They strive to promote societal change, eliminate discrimination, and achieve and protect the equal rights of all women and girls in all aspects of social, political and economic life.
-See Ending Violence Against Women (Domestic Violence)

Center of the Center of Disease Control and Prevention. Provides statistical information that will guide actions and policies to improve the health of the American people.

-Focuses on improving policy and practice for youth with behavioral health conditions (i.e. mental, substance use and trauma-related conditions) who have come into contact with the juvenile justice system.
-Select General Information, then scroll down to Resources.

Publication from the National Institute for Mental Health on the signs and treatment of depression

Provides understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through basic and clinical research, paving the way for prevention, recovery, and cure.

Advances science on causes and consequences of drug use and addiction and to apply that knowledge to improve individual and public health. See Research Reports by substance.

America’s largest integrated health care system, serving 9 million enrolled Veterans each year.
-See Mental Health < PTSD