CRJ 302: Issues in Criminal Justice: Websites

The Cornell University Law School believes that everyone should be able to read and understand the laws that govern them, without cost. They carry out this vision by publishing law online, for free; creating materials that help people understand law; and exploring new technologies that make it easier for people to find the law.

The Death Penalty Information Center is a non-profit organization serving the media and the public with analysis and information on issues concerning capital punishment. The Center was founded in 1990 and prepares in-depth reports, issues press releases, conducts briefings for journalists, and serves as a resource to those working on this issue.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is an intelligence-driven and threat-focused national security organization with both intelligence and law enforcement responsibilities. It is the principal investigative arm of the U.S. Department of Justice and a full member of the U.S. Intelligence Community. Check its website for crime statistics, breaking news, reports, and more.

This site from Lloyd Sealy Library at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice provides links to resources on the history of the criminal justice system and statistics as well as nongovernmental, federal, New York State, and New York City criminal justice agencies.

Based in Washington, D.C., the National Criminal Justice Association represents state, tribal, and local governments on crime prevention and crime control issues.

The National Criminal Justice Reference Service is a federally-funded resource offering justice and substance abuse information to support research, policy, and program development worldwide.

The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services enhances public safety by providing resources and services that inform decision making and improve the quality of the criminal justice system.

This website provides some career information in the field of Criminal Justice, including the training and education needed, earnings and expected job prospects, what workers do on the job, and working conditions.

The United States Department of Justice's mission is to enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States according to the law; to ensure public safety against threats foreign and domestic; to provide federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime; to seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior; and to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans.

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.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation's Uniform Crime Reporting Program publishes several annual statistical reports, including the comprehensive Crime in the United States, Hate Crime Statistics, Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted, and more.

This web page lists the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services reports and statistics.

The Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics brings together data from more than 100 sources about many aspects of criminal justice in the United States.