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Statistical Abstract This link opens in a new window
The Statistical Abstract of the United States, published since 1878, is the authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political, and economic organization of the United States.
Statista This link opens in a new window
Statista is an online statistics portal providing access to data from market and opinion research institutions, as well as from business organizations and government institutions.
Encyclopedia of Social Work This link opens in a new window
Contains four hundred subject entries and two hundred brief biographies of key figures in the history of social work. The work also includes a comprehensive index and topical outline.

Encyclopedia of Race and Racism, 2nd Ed. by Patrick L. Mason (Editor)
ISBN: 9780028661957
Publication Date: 2013
Examines the anthropological, sociological, historical, economic, and scientific theories of race and racism in the modem era. Delves into the historic origins of ideas of race and racism and explores their social and scientific consequences. Includes biographies of significant theorists, as well as political and social leaders and notorious racists. 4 volumes.

Points of View Reference Center This link opens in a new window
Designed to provide students with a series of essays that present multiple sides of a current issue. (EBSCO)

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The Handbook of Victim Offender Mediation: An Essential Guide to Practice and Research by Mark S. Umbreit
ISBN: 9780787954918
Publication Date: 2000
This book provides practical guidance and resources for offering victim meditation in property crimes, in minor assaults, and, more recently, with crimes of severe violence, including with family members of murder victims who request to meet the offender.
The Probation and Parole Treatment Planner by Arthur E. Jongsma; Brad M. Bogue; Anjali Nandi
ISBN: 9780471202448
Publication Date: 2003
This book provides all the elements necessary to quickly and easily develop formal treatment plans that satisfy the demands of HMOs, managed care companies, third-party payors, and state and federal review agencies
Encyclopedia of Contemporary American Social Issues by Michael Shally-Jensen (Editor)
ISBN: 9780313392047
Publication Date: 2011
Covers the most critical issues facing American society today. Topic range from biotechnology to identity theft, from racial profiling to corporate governance, from school choice to food safety. 4 volumes.
Vol. 1 - Business and Economy
Vol. 2 - Criminal Justice
Vol. 3 - Family and Society
Vol. 4 - Environment, Science, and Technology

Encyclopedia of Criminology and Criminal Justice This link opens in a new window
An international, comprehensive reference tool for the field of Criminology and Criminal Justice. Covers Criminology and Criminal Justice in ten broad areas with leading researchers writing substantive contributions within their area of expertise.

A Statistical Portrait of the United States: Social Conditions and Trends by Patricia C. Becker
ISBN: 9780585462936
Publication Date: 2002
Crime and Punishment Around the World by Graeme R. Newman (Editor)
ISBN: 9780313351334
Publication Date: 2010
Explores crime and punishment throughout the world through the eyes of leading experts, local authors and scholars, and government officials.

CJ 200 - Critical Issues in the Criminal Justice System- Hendrix-Sloan: Reference Sources

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