Crime

Sentencing Project Sentencing Project- Information about crime, courts, sentencing, criminal justice policy analysis, punishment, alternatives to incarceration and reform. United States Sentencing Commission United States Sentencing Commission- Agency establishes sentencing policies and practices for the Federal courts. Contains reports to Congress, publications, Federal sentencing gu… Federal Bureau of Prisons Federal Bureau of Prisons- Statistical data on federal prison populations by gender, race, ethnicity, age and other demographic characteristics. Homicide Studies Homicide Studies- Information about the quarterly journal of the international Homicide Research Working Group. PI Magazine PI Magazine- Trade publication for private investigators, detectives and law enforcement professionals. Site includes articles, investigator directory, classifieds, equipment revi… Journal of Gang Research Journal of Gang Research- Information on the quarterly publication of the National Gang Crime Research Center. FAQs, index of articles, and ordering information. Journal of Prisoners on Prisons Journal of Prisoners on Prisons- A journal of writings by prisoners about prisoners. Includes back issues. CellPals Prison Newsletter CellPals Prison Newsletter- Newsletter with current events, essays and guest commentaries on prison life. Cell Door Magazine Cell Door Magazine- Written by prisoners for the enjoyment and edification of the free world. True Crime Is Ugly (But Fun to Read About) True Crime Is Ugly (But Fun to Read About)- A collection of Fiona's reviews of crime books. True Crime Review True Crime Review- Brief reviews of a wide range of crime books. Murray Moffatt True Crime Library Murray Moffatt True Crime Library- Reviews of books on famous murderers, forensic techniques and criminal profiling. Rick Porrello's AmericanMafia.com: Books and Gifts Rick Porrello's AmericanMafia.com: Books and Gifts- Brief reviews of books relating to organized crime. True Crimes True Crimes- Information on new and noteworthy books and documentaries on famous crimes and criminals. True Crime Ink - Book Review True Crime Ink - Book Review- Reviews of recent titles by Norm Stringer. Organized Crime Book Reviews Organized Crime Book Reviews- Researcher Klaus von Lampe's reviews of academic and journalistic portrayals of crime. The American Mafia: Book Notes The American Mafia: Book Notes- Reviews of recently published works relating to organized crime. Liberty Choir Liberty Choir- Provides a program of singing and social development to people incarcerated in prisons or secure hospitals, and after they are released. Describes who they are, wha… GOGI - Getting Out by Going In GOGI - Getting Out by Going In- Educates and empowers incarcerated men, women and children. Provides information about the program and letters from program users. California Reentry Program California Reentry Program- Aimed at meeting vital needs of parolees. Provides links, news and information about volunteering. Insight Prison Project Insight Prison Project- Creating and conducting effective programs for inmate rehabilitation and to support the reinstatement of rehabilitation as the core operating principle wit… Offender Aid and Restoration of Richmond, inc Offender Aid and Restoration of Richmond, inc- Provides community managed services aimed at restoring the individual offender as a responsible member of the community. Elizabeth Fry Society Elizabeth Fry Society- Society in Greater Vancouver works with women in conflict with the law. Provide housing, support, and counselling for women, children, and youth. Prisoners Education Trust Prisoners Education Trust- Supports distance learning for UK prisoners by offering grants to buy correspondence courses. Christian Jail Ministry Christian Jail Ministry- A Christ-centered faith-based ministry serving the Howard County Detention Center in Maryland. Weight Lifting in Prisons Weight Lifting in Prisons- Behavioral and psychological aspects of weight lifting. Human Kindness Foundation Human Kindness Foundation- Non-profit organization which stresses simple living, a dedication to service, and a commitment to personal spiritual practice. The Cognitive Centre Foundation The Cognitive Centre Foundation- Independent Australian organisation promotes the effective practice of working with criminal offenders Texas Juvenile Justice Department Texas Juvenile Justice Department- Provides a summary of the juvenile justice system as it operates in Texas (balancing public protection and juvenile rehabilitation) and outlines… Utah Juvenile Justice Services Utah Juvenile Justice Services- Comprehensive services for at risk youth within the framework of the Balanced and Restorative Justice Model. Juvenile Corrections Consultants Juvenile Corrections Consultants- Assist Juvenile's with criminal matters in relation to alternative methods of punishment. Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Florida Department of Juvenile Justice- Community programs, facilities and delinquency intervention information. Oregon Youth Authority Oregon Youth Authority- Provides a continuum of services to protect the public and reduce juvenile crime. The Incarcerated Inkwell The Incarcerated Inkwell- A blog written by Canadian lifer I.M. Greñada. Jerry W. Hamilton Jerry W. Hamilton- Shares his story as a prisoner and experiences. 15 Years to Life 15 Years to Life- Features the artwork of Anthony Papa, an advocate against the war on drugs. Journal of Prisoners on Prisons Journal of Prisoners on Prisons- A journal of writings by prisoners about prisoners. Includes back issues. Cell Door Magazine Cell Door Magazine- Written by prisoners for the enjoyment and edification of the free world. JailNation.com JailNation.com- A database of US phone numbers, addresses, and maps. Also has short articles on bail bonds and legal issues. FBI Freedom of Information Act: Alcatraz Escape FBI Freedom of Information Act: Alcatraz Escape- An article on the 1962 escape of three prisoners. With photographs of their cells. Alcatraz Island Alcatraz Island- Official site of the former federal prison, military fortification, lighthouse, and site of a 1969-1972 Native American occupation. A Brief History of Alcatraz A Brief History of Alcatraz- Describes before the prison was built, the rock, birdman, escape attempts, and the closure of the facility. Compiled by the Federal Bureau of Prisons. AlcatrazHistory.com AlcatrazHistory.com- A history of the prison including famous inmates, rules and regulations, and escape attempts. Post at Alcatraz Island Post at Alcatraz Island- History as a US military post. Warden Johnston's Alcatraz: 1933 to 1948 Warden Johnston's Alcatraz: 1933 to 1948- Includes timeline, convict biographies, historic documents, maps, official statistics, and photographs. Alcatraz After Dark Alcatraz After Dark- A set of photos from a trip to Alcatraz at night. Global Neighborhood Global Neighborhood- A free registry and reporting system that can help locate lost or stolen property and pets. Thief Beaters Crime Prevention Thief Beaters Crime Prevention- Thiefbeaters specialises in loss prevention of commercial and domestic property. MINCAVA Electronic Clearinghouse MINCAVA Electronic Clearinghouse- Thousands of articles and resources on all types of violence and abuse, including stalking and sex crimes. United States Department of Justice: About Stalking United States Department of Justice: About Stalking- General information, resources, and publications.