Courts and Law Coverage Beat Guide
From the Knight Center for Specialized Journalism. Simply go to the website and page click on "Learn more" on the "New Resource" box.
Victims and the Media Program
From the Michigan State University's School of Journalism, this site "educates journalists of today and tomorrow about how to report on victims of violence and catastrophe with the dignity, compassion and sensitivity they deserve." It provides journalists information on trauma and the impact it can have on them. Includes a three-week online course for victim advocates and service providers on how to Build an Effective Media Strategy.
National Instant Criminal Background Check System
Center on Wrongful Convictions
Northwestern University School of Law site about a group freeing prisoners wrongfully accused of serious crimes. Includes resources, experts, news and events page and bios of many of the people freed.
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
American Prosecutors Research Institute
Newsletter, newsroom, research and publications on a wide variety of topics, including child abuse, homeland security, traffic law, DNA, gun violence, gangs, identity crime, white collar crime and crimes against women.
Minnesota Center Against Violence and Abuse
A great collection of resources, experts and education on child abuse, sexual abuse, violence against women, etc.
The National Center for Prosecution of Violence Against Women
Part of the American Prosecutors Research Institute.
Bureau of Justice: Family Violence Statistics
National Council on Crime and Delinquency
"The oldest criminal justice research organization in America, NCCD promotes effective, humane, fair, and economically sound solutions to family, community, and justice problems. The organization conducts research, promotes reform initiatives, and seeks to work with individuals, public and private organizations, and the media to prevent and reduce crime and delinquency."
Bureau of Prisons Library Web Site
A wealth of resources covering the field of corrections and related fields of study including, criminology, sociology, psychology, and business.
U.S. Department of Justice: Office for Victims of Crime
FBI site designed to help catch bank robbers.
CQ Press: City Rankings (Crime) 2008
Gun Law Forum
Look up crimes by state, classification, population group, etc.
Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press: Juvenile Hearings
Guidelines on access to juvenile courts.
International Center for Not-For-Profit Law Directory
The International Center for Not-For-Profit Law has a searchable directory of legal documents, court cases, reports, and other civil society resources from countries around the world. ICNL's Online Library currently contains 2,300 resources from 144 countries in 37 languages. The center is an international not-for-profit organization that promotes an enabling legal environment for civil society, freedom of association, and public participation around the world.
Center at Georgetown University for the Study of Violence: Violence News
Taser Gun Web Site
Press clippings, outlines of target zones, and more.
SafetyDefense.net: Stun Gun Laws By State
ID Theft Basics
Background from the University of Oklahoma Police Department.
Criminal Justice Journalists: Crime Resources
A nice collection of links for crime beat reporters.
FBI Uniform Crime Report (.pdf)
The site features an image
map that helps locate stats from major cities. Sort stats by type of crime,
too.
ComputerUser.com: Internet and Identity Theft
Police Foundation Research Brief: Catching Career Criminals
360Degrees.org: The U.S. Criminal Justice System
Perspectives on the U.S. justice system.
Washington Post Supreme Court Coverage
In-depth coverage and facts about the highest court in the land.
Covering Courts Criminal Justice Links
Dr. Greek's criminal justice links.
Reporting on Suicide: Recommendations for the Media
A tips and ideas sheet from the University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School. Designed to help journalists cover suicide responsibly.
National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty
Food Marketing Institute: 50 Most Popular Items Stolen from a Market
Office of National Drug Control Policy
National Clandestine Laboratory Register
Use the image map on this DEA site that reports locations where law enforcement agencies found drug labs, etc.
Clandestine Laboratory Investigators Association
Nonprofit organization dedicated to provide training, technical support, legislation assistance and expert testimony to all law enforcement, prosecutors and emergency service personnel.
Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence
American Hunters and Shooters Association
MethResources.gov
News, links, treatment, information for policymakers and other issues related to methamphetamine.
VineLink: Who's in Jail/Prison
Use this image map to select a state, then sort through the listed jails and prisons to track who's in jail and who is about to be released. A great resource.
National Fallen Firefighters Association
COPS: Concerns of Police Survivors
Police Notebook
Crime safety tips from the University of Oklahoma Police Department. Good tips for on and off campus.
FEMA: U.S. Fire Administration
Fire emergency resources.
PBS Frontline: Criminal Justice
A collection of companion Web sites on various crime, legal system and justice topics.
CrimeLibrary.com
Collection of stories from famous murder cases. Information on psychological profiles of the criminal mind.
Reporter.org
Click on "courts and the law" and "crime and law enforcement". Includes many links to key criminal justice sites.
Privacy Rights.org
Documented identity theft cases are archived on this site.
Criminal Justice Journalists Resources
Law and Policy Institutions Guide
A great collection of legal and legislative information.
PI Newslink
A blog for private investigators/researchers.
Law and Policy Institutions Guide
A great collection of legal and legislative information.
PI Newslink
A blog for private investigators/researchers.
DrugWar.com
Opinion, commentary and resources on the war on drugs.
Police Executive Research Forum
Provides links to many important criminal justice agencies.
U.S. Justice Department: White Collar Crime
The National White Collar Crime Center
Source contact information and research.
High Technology Crime Investigation Association
2007 FBI Bank Robbery Statistics
Chicago Sun-Times: Chicago Mob Project
A great in-depth series on organized crime in Chicago.
Cyberspace Inmates
Lists 1,625 inmates' sites.
PrisonPennPals.com
Lists 1,006 inmates' web sites.
AndreaCampbell.com
A forensic scientist, Campbell will soon have a book out, "Legal Ease: A Guide to Criminal Law, Evidence and Procedure" and is offers contact information as a source at her Web site.
Police Abuses
This site examines what it calls common obstacles to accountability for police abuse in fourteen large cities, from Atlanta to Boston to San Francisco.
Florida State: Graphic of the Criminal Justice System
An interactive graphic of the criminal justice system.
Diana K. Sugg: Police Reporting
Anyone starting a new beat should be sure to read this article from a veteran cops reporter now on the health beat.
Child Abuse Prevention
An long list of state and federal resources.
Youth Crime Watch of America
News articles, links and other resources on crime prevention targeted at kids.
Mako.org.au
Listing almost 500 Australian convicted sex offenders.
National Funeral Directors Association
Stats and other resources.
Crime Magazine
An encyclopedia of crime, organized by types.
Australia's National Crime Prevention Site
Links, databases and more.
National Crime Justice Reference Service: The International Chiefs of Police
The Journalism Center on Children & Families
The Journalism Center on Children & Families: Tips for Covering Child Sex Abuse Cases
Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act
Takes effect October 2002.
PrisonFellowship.org
Run by former Watergate convict Charles Colson, this ministry works with churches and community groups to provide fellowship for prisoners and former prisoners.
The Memory Hole: CIA Crimes
Features a congressional report on CIA-sponsored international crimes that includes data citing a large number of crimes committed by CIA agents in other countries.
LII.org: U.S. Patriot Act Resources
Resources from the Librarian?s Index to the Internet.
USACops.com
Handy image map links you to local law enforcement agencies. Great for sourcing out-of-state.
USCourts.gov: Journalist's Guide to the Federal Courts
CourtReference.com
Offers state-by-state links to online court record search services at trial courts and government agencies. Find court locations, other legal services offered and more.
Court Records Blog
Part of CourtReference.com's site, this blog covers some of the basics of court records, understanding documents, how a court room works, etc.
Free Public Records Directory
Free state court resources.
Knight Center: A Beat Guide to: Courts & the Law
Covering Crime and Justice: A Guide for Journalists
U.S. Department of Justice: Office of Justice Programs
Michigan State: Victims and the Media Program
UN Office for Drug Control and Crime Prevention
Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma
U.S. Department of Justice: Office of Justice Programs
ExpertPages.com
A legal site that lists more than 140 expert witnesses on litigation issues. Can be helpful for sourcing stories on various topics, which are listed alphabetically.
Poynter: Tips for Covering Mass Shootings
Track who is tweeting a site or blog.
National Runaway Switchboard
Media page and expert sources on the topic.
National Legal Aid & Defenders Association
Knight Center Beat Guide: Courts & the Law
NFL Player Arrests 2000-Present
List compiled by the San Diego Tribune and published in May 2007. Great for reference.
National Clandestine Laboratory Register
DEA site features an image map of the U.S. that helps you track labs, locations, seizures, etc.
Office of National Drug Control Policy
Clandestine Laboratory Investigators Association
Lists experts on the topic. Great for sourcing.
Methamphetamine Treatment Project
Studies treatment for methamphetamine dependence.
MethResources.gov
Meth research, stats, etc.
The Methamphetamine Menace
Fact sheets, how states are handling the issue.
Methamphetamine Publications
Various publications listed on this site.
Tips for Uncovering Sealed Cases
SecretNoMore: Publicly Accessible FBI Files
Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration
Has several helpful resources, including a blood alcohol content calculator.
FBI Violent Crimes Statistics 2006
Review nationally, by region, state, county, city, universities, etc.
Federal Hate Crime Legislation
PrisonTalk.com
Relatives and friends of prison inmates use the site to find advice on a range of issues affecting them. Crime reporters might find this site useful for generating story ideas or sourcing.
JudgePedia.org
A great election resource that tracks state supreme courts, their elections and news on judges.
Maryland-Virgina Sniper Shootings
Washington Post Coverage
Stories, columns, photos, graphics, video helpful links, etc.
Crime Library.com: Serial Killers Page
Crime Magazine
An encyclopedia of crime, organized by types.
Rural Pipe Bombings
Reporter's Toolkit: Covering Sexual Assaults on Campus
From the Center for Public Integrity.
ATF: Stats and Resources on Mailbox Pipe Bombings
Press statements, studies, stats and more.
National Academies: Better Pipe Bomb Detection Needed
Information calling for new research being needed to improve detection, identification techniques for finding pipe bombs, catching bomb makers.
Emergency.com: History of Pipe Bombings
Some stats and references to past pipe bombings.
Crime and Terrorist Attacks
Terrorism Research Center
Resources and research including comprehensive listing of links to terrorism-related Web pages including profiles of individual terrorist groups compiled by the U.S. Navy's Dudley Knox Library.
National Police Chaplains Association
Has some terrorist-attack related resources.
Chicago Crime
Author Kevin Guilfoile writes about Chicago crime issues, trends, history, etc.
BanditTrackerChicago.com
FBI site designed to help catch bank robbers.
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