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 |  Sociology: The Core, 6/e Michael Hughes,
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Carolyn J. Kroehler
James W. Vander Zanden,
The Ohio State University (Emeritus)
Deviance and Crime
Web Links
National Criminal Justice Referral Service
(http://www.ncjrs.org)
The National Criminal Justice Referral Service is an information clearinghouse of research and position papers regarding crime, juvenile justice, and drug policy. This site is sponsored by a partnership of federal agencies dealing with crime and drug policy. |
| | | Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
(http://www.ojjdp.ncjrs.org)
OJJDP works with states and local communities to develop effective, coordinated juvenile justice prevention and intervention efforts. OJJDP focuses on juvenile justice efforts that will hold offenders accountable, and it provides treatment and rehabilitation options tailored to individual juveniles and their families. |
| | | National Institute on Drug Abuse
(http://www.nida.nih.gov)
NIDA supports and conducts interdisciplinary research on drug abuse; it also provides a network for dissemination and implementation of research findings in the areas of drug abuse, addiction prevention, treatment, and policy. |
| | | Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
(http://www.samhsa.gov)
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) works with states, communities, and private organizations to "address the needs of people with substance abuse and mental illnesses as well as the community risk factors that contribute to these illnesses." SAMHSA also oversees three service centers for substance abuse and mental health. |
| | | United States Drug Enforcement Administration
(http://www.usdoj.gov/dea)
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) enforces controlled-substances laws and regulations. This enforcement includes the apprehension of individuals and groups involved in the growing, manufacture, or distribution of controlled substances appearing in or destined for illicit traffic in the United States. |
| | | American Society of Criminology
(http://www.asc41.com/)
The American Society of Criminology is an association of practitioners, academics, and students engaged in criminology study, research, and education. |
| | | Art Crimes
(http://www.graffiti.org)
Art Crimes is a gallery of graffiti art from cities through the world. This site represents an effort to preserve this form of graffiti art (as opposed to gang tagging). The site includes photos, interviews with artists, and blackbook sketches. |
| | | National Youth Gang Center
(http://www.iir.com/nygc)
The National Youth Gang Center (NYGC) is a project of the Institute for Intergovernmental Research. The NYGC is a resource center for information about intervention strategies, research, and legislation relating to gangs and gang activity. |
| | | The Forensic Science Society
(http://www.forensic-science-society.org.uk)
The Forensic Science Society is a multidisciplinary organization of researchers and applied scientists dedicated to the application of Science to the cause of Justice. |
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