Dictionaries & Encyclopedias
- The American Dictionary of Criminal justice: Key Terms and Major court cases. (Ref HV7411 .C48 2001)
Two parts: first is a list of criminal justice terms, including brief entries on major criminal justice figures; second is an annotated list of cases that have had a major impact in the field.
- Encyclopedia of White-Collar & Corporate Crime.
(Ref. HV6768 .E63 2005 )
Entries cover more than 500 individuals, corporations, places, events, crimes, and scandals from 35 countries/regions; incorporates an international component; conclude with brief bibliographies.
- Encyclopedia of Criminology and Deviant Behavior
(Ref. HV6017 .E53 2000)
Four volumes with over 550 entries covering a multitude of topics related to criminology, deviant behavior, and other unusual sociological phenomena; each contain a comprehensive definition of the term, concise practical information (such as tables and/or diagrams) and a bibliography.
- Famous American Crimes and Trials. (Ref. HV9950 .F36 2004)
Five-volume set; historical and contemporary cases that "shocked the nation" and became a part of the popular and legal culture of the U.S. are discussed; each chapter focuses on a different crime or trial, and explores the ways in which each became famous.
Handbooks & Manuals
- Crime Classification Manual. (Ref HV6253 .C75 1995)
Classifies critical characteristics of the perpetrators and victims of major crimes—murder, arson, sexual assault, and non-lethal acts—based on the motivation of the offender.
- Crime in America: a Reference Handbook.
(Ref HV6787 .D87 1996)
Includes surveys of various subjects relating to crime, a historical overview, biographical sketches of prominent names in the field, related documents, and a lengthy bibliography.
Indexes & Abstracts (hardcopy)
- Criminal Justice Abstracts. 1970-2003 (Index Area)
Comprehensive coverage of international journals, books, reports, dissertations and unpublished papers on criminology and related disciplines; indexes and summaries of international journal articles, books, and governmental and non-governmental reports.
- Social Sciences Index. 1974- (Index Area)
Indexes more than 518 English-language periodicals in the areas of anthropology, criminology, economics, law, geography, policy studies, psychology, sociology, social work, and urban studies.
- Sociological Abstracts. 1953- (Index Area)
Abstracts and indexes the international literature in the social and behavioral sciences; provides abstracts of journal articles and citations to book reviews drawn from over 1,800+ serials publications, and abstracts of books, book chapters, dissertations, and conference papers.
Magazines, Journals & Newspapers (hardcopy)
- Criminal Justice Review. 1994 – (Bound)
Provides an overview of U. S. law, crime and justice; focuses on crime and the justice system including local, state, or national concerns; topics range from corrections to white collar crime.
- International Criminal Justice Review. 1993 – (Bound)
Published three times per year; presents trends and problems on crime and justice throughout the world; topics range from international/comparative crime to family and domestic violence.
Online Research Databases
- InfoTrac OneFile.
One-stop mega-resource for journal and news articles - full text, abstracts, citations and images - from all general interest areas and academic disciplines.
- Criminal Justice Periodicals.
Based on the print index of the same name, CJP focuses on practical issues in crime prevention and deterrence, juvenile delinquency, police issues, and courtroom procedures. Provides some full text and some abstract only.
- MARCIVEWeb DOCS – Catalog of Government Publications.
Includes Governemnt Printing Office (GPO) records from 1976 to the present as well as shipping list records for access to titles not yet cataloged.
- Sociological Abstracts.
Online version of the print Abstracts.
- Social Sciences Full Text.
Full text coverage begins in January 1995; subjects range from addiction studies to urban studies.
Online Magazines, Journals & Newspapers
- Campus Crime. 2004- (InfoTrac OneFile)
Latest information on campus security, legislation, case studies and successful crime deterrent programs; coverage of topics ranging from First Amendment student rights to terrorism preparedness.
- Criminology. 1994– (ProQuest CJPI)
Published four times annually; official publication of the American Society of Criminology; devoted to crime and deviant behavior as found in sociology, psychology, design, systems analysis, and decision theory as applied to crime/criminal justice.
- FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin. 1992- (InfoTrac OneFile)
Published monthly by the FBI; features a variety of topics in both operations and administration; columns such as Police Practice and Case Study highlight programs and procedures that work for other agencies; Legal Digest articles present the latest legal issues in a straightforward manner; Law Enforcement articles are written by experienced professionals.
- Justice Quarterly. 03/01/1998 to 06/01/2006 (ProQuest CJPI)
Official journal of ACJS; refereed, multi-disciplinary; features articles on criminal justice and related issues; provides articles on qualitative and quantitative research in the area of criminal justice plus book review essays.
Directories
- A World Directory of Criminological Institutes.
(Ref. HV6024.5 .W67)
Published by the United Nations; over 400 criminological institutes in 72 countries with contact information
- Guide to America's Federal Jobs: a Complete Directory of U.S. Government Career Opportunities.
(eBook available through NetLibrary)
Includes examples and pay rates of real jobs available in each agency with summaries, Web addresses, and regional office information by city for each; indexed.
Research Guides
Statistical Sources
- Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics. (Ready Ref. J 29/6)
Data presented is nationwide in scope and displayed by regions, States, and cities for comparative analysis; chapter titles include characteristics of the criminal justice systems, nature and distribution of known offenses, characteristics and distribution of persons arrested, judicial processing of defendants and persons under correctional supervision; all feature charts and tables.
Standards & Codes
- Tennessee Code Annotated.
(Ref. KFT30.A25 T45 )
The code of Tennessee with explanation.
Associations, Organizations & Societies
- Academy of Criminal Justice Science
”International association established in 1963 to foster professional and scholarly activities in the field of criminal justice…promotes criminal justice education, research, and policy analysis within the discipline of criminal justice for both educators and practitioners.”
- American Society of Criminology
“International organization concerned with criminology, embracing scholarly, scientific, and professional knowledge concerning the etiology, prevention, control, and treatment of crime and delinquency.”
General Sites
- Criminal Justice Links
Directory of many Internet resources for information on juveniles, drugs, prisons, police, courts, community corrections, and crime prevention. Compiled by professor at Florida State University.
- FindLaw.com
Claims that it is “the highest-trafficked legal Web site, providing the most comprehensive set of legal resources on the Internet” and contains “Web search utilities, cases and codes, legal news, an online career center with community-oriented tools, such as a secure document management utility, e-mail newsletters, and message boards.”
- Institute for Criminal Justice Studies (ICJS): Web Links
Extensive links for information on crime prevention, law enforcement, drugs and crime, law, and research. Developed by Southwest Texas State University's ICJS.
- Racial Profiling Data Collection Resource Center at Northeastern University
“Racial profiling data collection is tracking the race, ethnicity, and gender of those who are stopped and/or searched by the police;” dedicated to data collection and distribution of that info for the “cause of social justice;” users can view various types of info including current federal and state court cases and current articles about racial profiling.
- Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics Online
Searchable "data from more than 100 sources about…criminal justice in the U.S." Project of the University of Albany.
- Tennessee Tech’s Sociology Websites
List of links (some annotated) with topics such as: corrections, law enforcement, paralegal programs, employment.
Videos
- The Constitution, That Delicate Balance. Episode 4, Criminal Justice and a Defendant's Right to a Fair Trial.
(KF4550 .C65, Tape 4 1988 )
One judge and two attorneys “discuss the right of the accused to a fair trial versus the right of society to take measures to assure public safety.”
- Defending Our Lives. (HV6626 .D44 1993)
”Shows the magnitude and severity of domestic violence in this country. Features the personal testimonies of four women imprisoned for killing their batterers.”
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