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Criminal Justice

Key UK Library and web resources for research in criminal justice theory, research, and policy.

Researching Policy and Law

This page includes the most common resources for finding public policies related to criminal justice and society. See the Public Policy & Administration research guide for more resources, or contact Margie Ruppel, Social Sciences Librarian, for more in-depth assistance. 

Core Resources for Policy Analysis

Policy-related Reports & Publications

InfoKat Discovery Main Search Box

Finding Laws, Bills, and Cases Impacting Policy: Federal and State

Research Organizations, Think Tanks, and Advocacy Groups (select)

Nonprofit organizations and think tanks monitor policy in particular areas, and produce policy reports and research. TIP: View each organization's list of publications, which will lead you to research, policy papers, statistics, etc. It is also wise to read each organization's "About" section, as they may have specific goals or biases. 

Children & Youth:

Immigration:

PPT Slides

Background Information about Social Issues

Find background information about social trends, policy, laws, cases, and issues.