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Crime -- United States -- Sociological aspects
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Criminals -- Rehabilitation -- United States
Recidivism -- United States -- Prevention
Criminal justice, Administration of -- United States
Police -- United States
Law -- United States

Reference Resources

Criminal Justice System from Key Concepts in Crime and Society
An overview explaining the nature of the criminal justice system, the role of the police and the courts, the practices of punishment and decarceration. Includes a list of references and other suggested topics.

Crime and Punishment in America [2 Volumes] by Laura L. Finley (Editor)
Call Number: Reference, 3rd Floor ; REF HV9950 .C7295 2017
Covering contested topics in criminal justice, including prison reforms, Stand Your Ground laws, and Supreme Court decisions, this work supplies background and viewpoints on these important issues and discusses crime/punishment issues within the context of America's ever-evolving culture, economy, and politics.

Criminal Justice Statistical Information Websites

Here is a list of statistical websites the Lewis Library recommends in the Criminal Justice field:

Bureau of Justice Statistics
The Bureau of Justice Statistics collects and analyzes information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and the operation of justice systems at all levels of government.
New York State Criminal Justice Statistics
This web page lists the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services reports and statistics.

Books and Ebooks

Intro to Criminology by Hassan Shereen, Leah Ballantyne, & Dan Lett
Publication Date: 2023
An OER text through Open Textbook Library, includes topics on criminal law, how societies construct ideas of right and wrong, purpose of laws, criminal behavior, race and crime, response to crime, and transformative justice.
Criminal Procedure: Undergraduate Edition by Christopher E. Smith, Ben Trachtenberg, & Anne Alexander
Publication Date: 2022
OER text through Open Textbook Library, topics include rights concerning search and seizure, right to counsel, and other aspects of the criminal justice process: rights relevant to individuals who are drawn into contact with criminal justice officials; police procedures and individual rights under the 4th Amendment related to warrants; rights during police interrogation & Miranda rights; the exclusionary rule, right to counsel, plea bargaining, trial rights, & sentencing rights.
The End of Policing by Alex S. Vitale
Call Number: 3rd floor, HV8139 .V58 2021
Drawing on firsthand research from across the globe, he shows how the implementation of alternatives to policing--such as drug legalization, regulation, and harm reduction instead of the policing of drugs--has led to reductions in crime, spending, and injustice. This updated edition includes a new introduction that takes stock of the renewed movement to challenge police impunity and shows how we move forward, evaluating protest, policy, and the political situation.
Crime and the American Dream by Steven F. Messner; Richard Rosenfeld
Call Number: 3rd floor, HV6022.U6 M47 2013
How has America's over-emphasis on the pursuit of materialistic gain contributed to it's high rate of violent crime? This book discusses the relationship between pursuing wealth and violent crime with an emphasis on discussion of seminal criminological theory.

Databases

Criminal Justice Collection
Whether studying to become a lawyer or law enforcement officer, paralegal, or someone with a career in Homeland Security, this collection rises to the challenge. Users will have access to 150 journals.

Criminal Justice Periodicals Index This link opens in a new window
A comprehensive database supporting research on crime, its causes and impacts, legal and social implications, as well as litigation and crime trends. As well as U.S. and international scholarly journals, it includes correctional and law enforcement trade publications, crime reports, crime blogs and other material relevant for researchers or those preparing for careers in criminal justice, law enforcement and related fields.
Opposing Viewpoints In Context This link opens in a new window
Information on a wide range of social issues includes access to full-text magazine and newspaper articles, topic overviews, statistics, primary documents and websites.
HeinOnline This link opens in a new window
HeinOnline is the world's largest fully searchable, image-based government document and academic research database. It contains comprehensive coverage from inception includes more than 2,600 scholarly journals, U.S. statutory materials, and U.S. Congressional Documents. HeinOnline provides topic specific databases including Criminal Justice, Religious Studies, Women's Studies, all of the world's constitutions, all U.S. treaties, collections of classic treatises and presidential documents among others. Full text of state and federal case law powered by Fastcase is included.

Criminal Justice at SUNY Niagara

Criminal Justice
The Criminal Justice degree program at NCCC utilizes a strong behavioral science and general education foundation. It’s this combination of knowledge and interdisciplinary insight that provides the student of criminal justice with insight and understanding into the complex societal problem of crime and the administrations of justice.

Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy

NCLEA
Operated by the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office and Niagara Falls Police Department, the law enforcement academy's home is the campus of NCCC and offers training for police/peace officers. It is Niagara County’s DCJS approved training facility running programs of daily training and classroom instruction for sworn officers already working in departments. Eligible pre-employment candidates can join Phase I of the academy.

Niagara County Community College. Henrietta G. Lewis Library. 3111 Saunders Settlement Rd., Sanborn, NY 14132 | 716-614-6786

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