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Justice
 Websites presented in alphabetical order ABA Juvenile Justice Committee 
 This American Bar Association (ABA) committee "is an active voice in promoting changes in the juvenile justice system." The site includes information on the application of the death penalty to juveniles, as well as links to related news and organizations. http://www.abanet.org/crimjust/juvjus/ Topics: Crime, Social Issues Last updated Mar 10, 2005 The Affirmative Action and Diversity Project: A Web Page for Research
A searchable and browsable collection of legal and administrative documents, theoretical analyses, and newspaper and journal articles exploring "diverse opinions regarding Affirmative Action." Topics include state initiatives and propositions, the economics and changing definitions of Affirmative Action, quotas and proportional representation, standardized tests, gender, race, University of California decisions, pending court cases and pending state and federal legislation, and alternatives to Affirmative Action. From the University of California, Santa Barbara. http://aad.english.ucsb.edu/ Topics: Business, Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, K-12 Education, Social Issues Last updated Jul 29, 2003 American Friends Service Committee (AFSC)
A Quaker organization, organized in the "belief in the worth of every person, and faith in the power of love to overcome violence and injustice." Find newspaper and magazine articles relating to issues of social and economic justice, such as the plight of civilians of Afghanistan and Iraq. Volunteer opportunities are also highlighted. Searchable. http://www.afsc.org/ Topics: Christianity, Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Social Issues, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Aug 23, 2002 Anatomy of a Murder: A Trip Through Our Nation's Legal Justice System
Learn about the U.S. justice system by following a murder case from the discovery of the body through the trial of the accused. Features summaries of nearly thirty landmark Supreme Court cases, concerning subjects such as search and seizure, right to an attorney, self-incrimination, and the death penalty. Also includes a glossary of legal terms, and samples of documents filled out in the course of an arrest. A ThinkQuest site. http://library.thinkquest.org/2760/ Topics: Crime, Judicial Process, Social Issues Last updated May 22, 2005 Antitrust Division, U.S. Department of Justice
Browse or search the full texts of selected antitrust cases, appellate briefs, congressional testimonies, press releases, business reviews, guidelines, international documents, speeches, testimony, and related documents. Some of the archives date back to 1993. Additionally, the statutory provisions are available. http://www.justice.gov/atr/ Topics: Business & Consumer Law, Social Issues Last updated Nov 1, 2009 Building Blocks for Youth
Informative site on issues relating to juvenile crime and justice. Building Blocks for Youth is a group of children's advocates, law enforcement officials, and others dedicated to protecting and advocating for minority youths involved in the justice system. Topics covered include youths in the adult criminal justice system, race issues, "get tough" on juveniles legislation, juvenile courts, and the dangers of incarcerating juveniles with adult offenders. The Web site includes an online newsletter, reports, fact sheets, and news articles and links. http://www.buildingblocksforyouth.org/ Topics: Crime, Social Issues Last updated Apr 20, 2001 Criminal Justice Links
A directory of websites concerning federal and international criminal justice, crime prevention, law, forensics, and related topics. Browsable. From Florida State University. http://www.criminology.fsu.edu/cjlinks/ Topics: Crime, Government, Government, Law, Mysteries and More, Social Issues Last updated May 30, 2005 DataCenter Research Tools: Web Resources
Annotated collections of links are provided for company information, corporate responsibility, government information, money and politics, labor, environment, prison and criminal justice, welfare and economic rights, alternative politics and progressive activism, and general search engines and databases. This directory of Web sites was compiled by DataCenter, a nonprofit organization which has been providing strategic information for social justice organizations since 1977. http://www.datacenter.org/research/web_res.htm Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Social Issues Last updated Feb 11, 2004 The FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives
Official information from the FBI about its ten most wanted fugitives. Profiles of the fugitives include photos, descriptions, aliases, and reward details. Some profiles available in languages other than English. http://www.fbi.gov/wanted/topten/fugitives/fugitives.htm Topics: Crime, Notable People, Social Issues Last updated Mar 22, 2006 Innocence Project
This nonprofit legal clinic "only handles cases where postconviction DNA testing of evidence can yield conclusive proof of innocence." The site has information on cases and causes of wrongful convictions, legislative trends, and DNA testing. Related links are listed and the site is searchable. From the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in New York. http://www.innocenceproject.org/ Topics: Crime, Social Issues Last updated Nov 23, 2005 Iraq's 55 Most Wanted
This well-publicized "deck of cards" presents images and profiles of the "55 Most Wanted" -- former Iraqi leaders and operatives now sought by the U.S. government. From "Defend America," a U.S. Department of Defense publication. http://www.defendamerica.mil/iraq/iraqi55/ Topics: Social Issues, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Sep 5, 2005 The Justice Project
The Justice Project is a "nonpartisan organization [of veterans] dedicated to fighting injustice and to creating a more humane and just world." The site includes information on the organization's current programs involving criminal justice reform and nuclear threat reduction. Also features publications, including "Beyond Blame: Reacting to the Terrorist Attack," a "curriculum for middle and high school students ... [created] in response to the terrorist tragedy of September 11." http://www.thejusticeproject.org/ Topics: Social Issues Last updated Aug 28, 2008 National Association for Community Mediation (NAFCM)
Community mediation offers "constructive processes for resolving differences and conflicts between individuals, groups, and organizations." NACFM "serves as a national voice and an advocate of community mediation in legislative, policy-making, professional, and other arenas." The site includes information about NACFM projects and grants, a list of mediation centers, job postings, related links, and articles. Registration (free) required to read articles. Searchable. http://www.nafcm.org/ Topics: Judicial Process, Social Issues Last updated Jul 22, 2004 Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
This site supports national efforts to "prevent and respond to juvenile delinquency and victimization." It publicizes local programs that "develop and implement prevention and intervention programs and improve the juvenile justice system." Highlights include relevant statistics, funding opportunities, programs, publications, and events. Click on Resources for access to configurable lists of state, national, and international agencies and resources. Searchable. http://www.ojjdp.ncjrs.org/ Topics: Crime, Social Issues Last updated Mar 6, 2004 People for the American Way (PFAW)
This organization is "fighting to maintain and expand 50 years of legal and social justice progress that right-wing leaders are trying to dismantle." Read about its history; see where it stands on such issues as public education, religious freedom, and civil liberties; search by state to find current highlighted issues and activities. http://site.pfaw.org/ Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Social Issues Last updated Sep 9, 2008 The Sentencing Project
This organization is "an independent source of criminal justice policy analysis, data and program information for the public and policy-makers [which has] become a national leader in the development of alternative sentencing programs and in the reform of criminal justice policy." The site includes policy report summaries and publications (full reports may be ordered); briefing/fact sheets (with statistics about prisons and prisoners); events; and current related news articles. http://www.sentencingproject.org/ Topics: Crime, Social Issues Last updated Jan 31, 2003 Sojourners: Faith, Politics, Culture
Website of "a Christian ministry ... to proclaim and practice the biblical call to integrate spiritual renewal and social justice." Covers human rights, war and peace, current events, social issues, and other topics. Much of the material is from current and past issues of Sojourner magazine. Features forums, a lecture calendar, directories of organizations, and websites of "like minded people." http://www.sojo.net/ Topics: Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Magazines, Musical Genres, Nonfiction by Genre, Social Issues, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Aug 10, 2009 Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ)
Provides the text of the "Congressional Code of Military Criminal Law applicable to all military members worldwide." Discusses apprehension and restraint, court-martial jurisdiction, pre-trial and trial procedure, sentences, and related provisions. Provides definitions for some terms. From the United States Army. http://www.au.af.mil/au/awc/awcgate/ucmj.htm Topics: Judicial Process, Law by Subject, Military, Social Issues Last updated Nov 18, 2006 Uniform Code of Military Justice Legislative History
This site offers a "legislative history of one of the principal documents of military law, the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). ... In addition to the full text of the 1950 edition of the UCMJ, this website — produced by the Library of Congress Federal Research Division (FRD) — will provide many related and supporting historical materials that not only document the development of the UCMJ, but that can also be used to argue legislative intent." http://www.loc.gov/rr/frd/Military_Law/UCMJ_LHP.html Topics: Law by Subject, Military, Social Issues, United States History Last updated Jun 21, 2004 United States Department of Justice (DOJ)
This is a portal to DOJ publications, information, and activities. The site features material about the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), fugitives and missing persons, and information for individuals and communities on topics such as civil rights and liberties violations, immigration, and domestic and youth violence. Includes information about the organization of the DOJ, press releases, reports, speeches, testimony, and related material. Also includes information for children. Searchable. http://www.justice.gov/ Topics: Social Issues, Women Last updated Nov 1, 2009 |
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