Topic
Identify and define a particular area of the Criminal Justice System. Now, research the statistics involved in a particular crime (child abuse, drug use, violent crime, etc.). After studying the statistics involved and defining the Criminal Justice System, write a proposal argument addressing needed reform.
Data
- Bureau of Justice Statistics - UCRYou might start by browsing the Uniform Crime Reporting statistics by state/location or by type of crime. The BJS homepage gives you a few more tools, including an arrest analysis tool that gives datasets based on types of crime.
- Sage Data This link opens in a new windowFind datasets on a variety of criminal justice topics. Try browsing by Subject to get examples.
- National Archive of Criminal Justice Data (ICPSR)Archives and disseminates data on crime and justice for secondary analysis from curated studies or statistical data series. Data can be downloaded directly from site (you may need to create a free account) or link to the original report.
Articles
- Criminal Justice Abstracts (EBSCO) This link opens in a new windowA database of articles on topics in criminal justice and law enforcement.