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APBnews.com -- PCWorld's reviewer had to say about this site: "Crime and news overlap so often, why not a Web site devoted exclusively to crime, law enforcement, and safety-related news. Because it's updated quickly and is fairly credible, APBNews is often the best site to visit when criminals make the headlines. You'll also find a lot of interesting, relevant stories that aren't covered in other news outlets. If you get bored of reading, then APBNews has even put together what amounts to an online version of "America's Most Wanted" so you can help the authorities put fugitives behind bars."

Atlantic Unbound: Crime -- includes articles that first appeared in The Atlantic Monthly magazine, and links related to crime.

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms -- part of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, "dedicated to reducing violent crime, collecting revenue, and protecting the public."

Bureau of Justice Assistance -- part of the U.S. Department of Justice that "supports innovative programs that strengthen the nation's criminal justice system by assisting state and local governments in combating violent crime and drug abuse."

Bureau of Justice Statistics -- part of the U.S. Department of Justice that "collects, analyzes, publishes, and disseminates information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and the operation of justice systems at all levels of government."

Cop Net -- a collection of works for law enforcement officers, by law enforcement officers (international in scope).

Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure -- from Cornell University, includes materials on certain areas of criminal justice, such as Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Death Penalty, Juvenile Justice, Prisons, and Prisoners' Rights.

Critical Criminology Division -- a project from Northern Illinois University and the American Society of Criminology, dedicated to "fostering research and theory development in the field of critical criminology."

CyberAngels -- focus on educating the public about safety and security while on the Internet.

Daiquiris and Drive-bys -- an article from Mother Jones magazine online, makes the connection between drinking and violence.

Federal Bureau of Investigation -- the main investigative bureau in the U.S. Department of Justice.

new link to info!Final Meal Requests -- find out what food was on the plate for condemned, about-to-be-executed prisoners at "The Walls" in Huntsville, Texas (part of a large site of statistics from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice).

Financial Crimes Enforcement Network -- a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury that "establishes, oversees and implements Treasury's policies to prevent and detect money laundering."

Idea House: Crime and Gun Control -- includes crime statistics, analysis of policies and policy proposals, dedicated to providing and promoting "private alternatives to government regulation and control."

Justice Information Center -- from the National Criminal Justice Reference Service, an " ...extensive source of information on criminal and juvenile justice..."

Minnesota Higher Education Center Against Violence & Abuse -- from the University of Minnesota, is an electronic gateway to the "resources on the topic of violence and abuse available through the Internet."

National Center for State Courts -- " ...an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to the improvement of justice... accomplishes its mission by providing leadership and service to the state courts."

National Center on Institutions and Alternatives -- serves primarily as a clearinghouse for decarceration information.

National Victim Center -- a group that promotes victims' rights and victim assistance, includes legislation pending before Congress and background information on crime victim issues.

Office for Victims of Crime -- this group has served as "the federal government's focal point for all issues affecting out nation's crime victims... programs and activities designed to help crime victims cope with personal and financial devastation resulting from victimization."

Office of Justice Programs -- this office of the U.S. Department of Justice, established through the Justice Assistance Act of 1984 ".. to provide federal leadership, coordination, and assistance needed to make the nation's justice system more efficient and effective in preventing and controlling crime."

Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention -- "Provides national leadership, coordination and resources to develop, implement, and support effective methods to prevent juvenile victimization and respond appropriately to juvenile delinquency."

Partnerships Against Violence -- " ...created to provide information about effective violence prevention initiatives... from seven different federal agencies."

Prison Activist Resource Center -- a source for "progressive and radical information and resources on prisons and the criminal prosecution system."

Rate Your Risk -- self-quizzes you can take to find how likely it is you will be the victim of a variety of serious crimes.

Stop the Violence...Face the Music Society -- "A nonprofit organization created to express a positive, non-violent message through the use of music, videos, literature and public awareness," this group provides information on crime in the U.S. and Canada, media coverage, and helpful programs.

Supreme Court Decisions Search -- from Cornell University Legal Information Institute online, search areas include the exclusionary rule, due process, and the death penalty.

Vera Institute of Justice -- a center for "innovation in criminal justice, public safety, and the provision of human services."

Violence and Women -- a cooperative project of VAWO, the Violence Against Women Office (part of the Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice) and the Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse ( MINCAVA ) at the University of Minnesota.

 

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