Criminal Justice Subject Guide

The AFF enforces the Federal laws and regulations relating to alcohol and tobacco diversion, firearms, explosives, and arson.

This department oversees domestic counterterrorism operations.

The FBI is the principal investigating arm of the United States department of Justice.

The research, development, and evaluation agency of the U.S. Department of Justice.

"The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency was established in 1978 with the mission to improve the criminal justice system in Pennsylvania. Commission members bring a broad array of backgrounds and expertise and include judges, members of the legislature and the Governor’s administration, representatives of law enforcement and victim service organizations, as well as private citizens. "

Great source to look for information on crime in Pennsylvania.

The academy's goal is to promote education and the "elevation of accuracy, precision, and specificity in the forensic sciences." The site provides useful links on the forensic sciences.

This site includes career information, a searchable index to the Journal of Forensic sciences , forensic links and job opportunities.

This site provides links to research on corrections issues.

"Since its inception in 1973, the Center has been a resource for independent and original research on topics related directly and indirectly to the field of juvenile justice."

"Chartered in 1940, the National Sheriffs' Association is a professional association dedicated to serving the Office of Sheriff and its affiliates through education, training, and information resources. NSA represents thousands of sheriffs, deputies and other law enforcement, public safety professionals, and concerned citizens nationwide. "

"The Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS) is an international association established in 1963 to foster professional and scholarly activities in the field of criminal justice." The group publishes a newsletter and provides links to useful criminal justice Web sites.

This association provides reports on a variety of criminal justice topics.