Check out these tips when deciding to use an online source. Always be skeptical.
Authority: Who is responsible for creating the web page? Is there a publisher or sponsor of the web page? Can you find information about the author and publisher?
Audience: Who is this web site created for? Is the content geared towards an age group or population group?
Accuracy: How does the information compare to other sources?
Content: What is the content of the web site: images, articles, a blog? The type of domain (.edu, .gov, .org) may provide some clues about the information. Can you detect a bias? Are there cited references?
Currency: How recent is the web site? Is there information on when it was last updated?
The United States Bureau of Justice Statistics disseminates information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and the operation of justice systems at all levels of government.
Direct access to quantitative data on media, business, finance, politics, and a wide variety of other areas of interest, categorized into 21 market sectors.
Statista integrates data on over 80,000 topics from over 18,000 sources onto a single platform.
The National Institute of Justice's CrimeSolutions.gov uses research to rate the effectiveness of programs and practices in achieving criminal justice related outcomes in order to inform practitioners and policy makers about what works, what doesn't, and what's promising in criminal justice, juvenile justice, and crime victim services.
Access manuals and reports from the CCIPS, which is responsible for implementing the DoJ's national strategies in combating computer and intellectual property crimes worldwide.
NCCD conducts qualitative and quantitative research on various issues in the child welfare, juvenile justice, education, criminal justice, and adult protective service systems. They also look at unique populations’ experiences of these systems, including people of color and LGBT individuals.
The official website of the Division of Criminal Justice, part of the Office of the Attorney General. Learn about the activities of the division and view their annual report.
The official website of the Juvenile Justice Commission, part of the Office of the Attorney General. Access Juvenile Demographics and Statistics (updated weekly), information about the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative, and other reports.
The SCI is an "independent fact-finding agency whose mission is to expose organized crime, public corruption and waste and to recommend reforms in the service of the citizens of New Jersey." Access reports on organized crime, local government corruption, and more.
The Sentencing Project is an advocacy group that "works for a fair and effective U.S. criminal justice system by promoting reforms in sentencing policy, addressing unjust racial disparities and practices, and advocating for alternatives to incarceration."
The official website of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, part of the U.S. Department of Justice. Access statistics, publications, and other tools for research.
Browse the Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security career cluster in O*NET. Visit links to various occupations in the cluster to learn more about the required skills and education, work environment, and employment trends.
