Statistics
- The Statistical Abstract: Law Enforcement, Courts, & PrisonsSee Section 5: Law Enforcement, Courts, & Prisons. U.S. Census Bureau. Data from 1980-2010
- Bureau of Justice StatisticsOffice of Justice Programs.
- Justice Research and Statistics AssociationExplore the Publications, Resources, and Projects links from the main menu or Search the site.
- OJJDP: Statistical Briefing BookFocus on those younger than 18. Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, U.S.
- Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) ProgramPublishes annual reports for "four data collections and a preliminary semiannual report of summary data each winter, as well as special compilations such as Cargo Theft Report, Human Trafficking," and topical studies; and will manage "the new National Use-of-Force Data Collection." Criminal Justice Information Services, Federal Bureau of Investigation
International Organizations
- EuropolEuropol is the European Union’s law enforcement agency. Europol assists European Union’s Member States with fight against serious international crime and terrorism.
- INTERPOLThe International Criminal Police Organization has 194 member countries. Browse Crimes drop down menu or keyword search at top of the page.
- The World Factbook of Criminal Justice Systems“This factbook, developed under BJS grants, provides narrative descriptions of the criminal justice systems of 45 countries around the world, “ from 1993 and 2002. Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS). Consider using in conjunction with Country Reviews in CountryWatch database."
Non-Governmental Associations
- Vera Institute of JusticeAn “ independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit center for justice policy and practice” with a US focus, though it also has international projects.
News/Updates/Reviews
- The Crime ReportCollaboration between the Center on Media, Crime and Justice and Criminal Justice Journalists.
- StatelineThe Pew Charitable Trusts
- Additionally, explore the Newspapers guide.
Governmental Organizations
Federal
- Federal Bureau of InvestigationExplore Resources/Reports and Publications and Crime Statistics.
- govinfoAccess official publications from all three branches of the U. S. Federal Government through a variety of tools. Has extensive Help and Tutorial features. From the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
- National Criminal Justice Reference ServiceSee the A-Z Topics index on the left. Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice.
- Office for Victims of CrimeOffice of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice.
- Supreme Court of the United StatesSelect the Opinions drop down menu, among others.
Local
- Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS)Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- The General Court of the Commonwealth of MassachusettsTo find a specific Chapter or Section number of Massachusetts General laws use the The General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: Search General Laws page.
- Massachusetts Trial Court Law LibrariesThe Trial Court libraries across the state serve attorneys and the general public in addition to the judiciary. Explore the Laws by Subject list.