Abt Associates
http://www.abtassociates.com/
Founded in 1965, Abt Associates is a for-profit government and business consulting and research firm based in suburban Boston that uses research-based approaches to help solve social and business problems and guide government policy decisions. Abt Associates offers state-of-the-art expertise in criminology, criminal justice, and addictions. We offer qualitative and quantitative evaluation services, technical assistance, program consulting, and the application of measurement sciences, including survey research and policy analysis. Our areas of specialization include crime prevention, law enforcement, dispute resolution, prosecution, criminal justice, juvenile justice, substance abuse, drug trafficking, violence and violence prevention, public health, corrections, and courts and sentencing. Executive summaries are available on the web site for many research publications.
(Last checked 04/17/07)

Academy of Behavioral Profiling
http://www.profiling.org/
The Academy of Behavioral Profiling is a professional association dedicated to the application of evidence based criminal profiling techniques within investigative and legal venues.
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Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS)
http://www.acjs.org
The Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences is an international organization established in 1963 to foster professional and scholarly activities in the field of criminal justice. ACJS currently has over 3,800 active members.
(Last checked 04/17/07)

Airborne Law Enforcement Association
http://www.alea.org/
A one-stop location for electronic information that will make your involvement in Airborne Law Enforcement more safe, effective and enjoyable. Web site contains selected articles from Air Beat, the association's newsletter and full access to Police Aviation News, a current awareness service published by International Police Aviation Research in England, covering news items from around the world.
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American Academy of Forensic Psychology
http://www.abfp.com/
Forensic Psychology is the application of the science and profession of psychology to questions and issues relating to law and the legal system. The word "forensic" comes from the Latin word "forensis," meaning "of the forum," where the law courts of ancient Rome were held. Today forensic refers to the application of scientific principles and practices to the adversary process where specially knowledgeable scientists play a role.
(Last checked 04/17/07)

American Academy of Forensic Sciences
see Forensic Science Resources

American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law
http://www.aapl.org/index.html
Forensic psychiatry is a medical subspecialty that includes research and clinical practice in the many areas in which psychiatry is applied to legal issues. While some forensic psychiatrists may specialize exclusively in legal issues, almost all psychiatrists may, at some point, have to work within one of the many areas in which the mental health and legal system overlap. AAPL welcomes both the forensic specialist and the general psychiatrist who seeks information and professional support in those domains in which psychiatry an the law share a common boundary. These include: Violence, Criminal responsibility, Competence, civil and criminal, Child custody and visitation, Psychic injury, Mental disability, Malpractice, Confidentiality, Involuntary treatment, Correctional psychiatry, Juvenile justice, and Ethics and human rights.
(Last checked 04/17/07)

American Association for Correctional and Forensic Psychology
http://www.aa4cfp.org/cgi-bin/index.pl
The AACFP is an organization of behavioral scientists and practitioners who are concerned with the delivery of high-quality mental health services to criminal offenders, and with promoting and disseminating research on the etiology, assessment and treatment of criminal behavior.
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American Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section
http://www.abanet.org/crimjust/home.html
"We are the richest source of information for criminal justice practitioners on the internet and we're growing all the time. Future plans include making our documents, newsletter and portions of our magazine available to you at no cost. So check back from time to time as we update our site and provide you with more reasons to keep coming back."
(Last checked 04/17/07)

American Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section
Juvenile Justice Section
http://www.abanet.org/dch/committee.cfm?com=CR200000
Welcome to the JUVENILE JUSTICE COMMITTEE, which develops CLE programs for juvenile justice practitioners, develops policies to further national juvenile justice reform, and coordinates selection of the Livingston Hall Juvenile Justice Award. The web site provides links to sample juvenile justice-related articles from the Criminal Justice Magazine, the quarterly publication for Criminal Justice Section members. Links are also provided to online publications and additional juvenile justice organizations.
(Last checked 04/17/07)

American Board of Criminalistics
see Forensic Science Resources

American Board of Forensic Anthropology (ABFA)
see Forensic Science Resources

American Board of Forensic Entomology
see Forensic Science Resources

American Board of Forensic Odontology
see Forensic Science Resources

American Board of Forensic Toxicology
see Forensic Science Resources

American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
http://www.aclu.org/
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is our nation's guardian of liberty, working daily in courts, legislatures and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed to all people in this country by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Be sure to check out the issues pages, which currently include: Criminal Justice, Death Penalty, Drug Policy, Police Practices, and Prisons, among others.
(Last checked 04/17/07)

American College of Forensic Examiners
see Forensic Science Resources

American Correctional Association
http://www.aca.org/
The American Correctional Association (ACA) is a multi-disciplinary organization of professionals representing all levels and facets of corrections and criminal justice, including federal, state, and military correctional facilities and prisons, county jails and detention centers, probation and parole agencies, and community corrections/halfway houses. Comprised of 70 chapters and affiliated organizations, as well as individual members of more than 20,000, ACA serves as the umbrella organization for all areas of corrections, providing a broad base of expertise that no other organization in the world can offer to this growing field.

American Correctional Food Services Association
http://www.acfsa.org/
The American Correctional Food Service Association (ACFSA) was formed in 1969 to enhance, represent and promote the correctional segment of the foodservice industry. Association members are foodservice professionals employed in correctional facilities and agencies within federal, state and municipal prison/jail systems. Members are employed within government and commercially operated facilities within the United States, Canada and an expanding international market. Contains a web link to the Food Services network, where employees working in food service operations in prisons can locate everything from recipes to information about new cooking appliances, etc.
(Last checked 04/17/07)

American Correctional Health Services Association
http://www.corrections.com/achsa/
ACHSA is a membership organization for all correctional health care professionals. It serves as an effective forum for current issues and needs confronting correctional health care. It provides education, skill development and support for personnel, organizations and decision makers involved in correctional health services, contributing to a sense of community and creating positive changes in health for detained and incarcerated individuals. Contains a link to the Corrections Health Care Network, where you can find link to bulletin boards, web sites, chat groups, etc. of interest to correctional health care providers
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American Council for Drug Education
http://www.acde.org/
The American Council for Drug Education is a substance abuse prevention and education agency that develops programs and materials based on the most current scientific research on drug use and its impact on society.
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American Criminal Justice Association - Lambda Alpha Epsilon
http://www.acjalae.org/
An association of students and professional practitioners with chapters throughout the United States which is active in exposing educators, practitioners, students and the general public to new policies and procedures, improved technology, unique training, educational programs, and general information for the benefit of the criminal justice system. Web page provides information about membership, the organization's newsletter, and miscellaneous links.
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American Jail Association
http://www.corrections.com/aja/
"Welcome to the American Jail Association WEB SITE. The American Jail Association is proud to be able to now offer you many of its services ONLINE, including membership applications, updated training calendar, annual conference schedule, bulletins, videos, association news and much, much more."
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American Judges Association
http://aja.ncsc.dni.us/
The purposes of the American Judges Association are to improve the effective and impartial administration of justice, to enhance the independence and status of the judiciary, to provide for continuing education of its members, and to promote the interchange of ideas of a judicial nature among judges, court organization and the public.
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American Judicature Society (AJS)
http://www.ajs.org/
The American Judicature Society works to maintain the independence and integrity of the courts and increase public understanding of the justice system. We are a nonpartisan organization with a national membership of judges, lawyers and other citizens interested in the administration of justice.
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American Polygraph Association
http://www.polygraph.org/
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American Probation and Parole Association (APPA)
http://www.appa-net.org/
The American Probation and Parole Association (APPA) is an international association composed of individuals from the United States and Canada actively involved with probation, parole and community-based corrections, in both adult and juvenile sectors. APPA has grown to become the voice for thousands of probation and parole practitioners including line staff, supervisors and administrators. Educators, volunteers and concerned citizens with an interest in criminal and juvenile justice are also among APPA's members. This site was developed to provide information about the activities of the American Probation and Parole Association (APPA). Includes membership information, information about training programs, publications, issue papers, etc.
(Last checked 04/17/07)

American Society for Industrial Security International (ASIS)
http://www.asisonline.org/
The American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) is the largest international organization for security professionals, with more than 25,000 members worldwide. ASIS is dedicated to increasing the effectiveness and productivity of security professionals by developing educational programs and materials that address broad security interests, such as the ASIS Annual Seminar and Exhibits, as well as specific security topic areas. By providing members and the security community with access to a full range of programs and services and publishing the industry's number one magazine - Security Management - ASIS leads the way for advanced and improved security performance.
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American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors
see Forensic Science Resources

American Society of Criminology
http://www.asc41.com/
Also listed under Foreign and International Sites
An international organization concerned with criminology.
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American Society of Criminology
Critical Criminology Division
http://www.critcrim.org
The American Society of Criminology takes a hard look here at criminal justice issues in the U.S., with a particular focus on the death penalty (it's making a popular comeback), racial bias and prevention. Jump directly to the U.S. Dept. of Justice for the inside story on pending crime and law enforcement legislation. Civil libertarians can read an ACLU analysis of the death penalty as crime deterrent. And find out how the Kansas City gun experiment helped cops seize 65 percent more illegal guns in 1992 than in prior years. A little on the academic side, but worth browsing for anyone interested in crime stats and solutions.
(Last checked 04/17/07)

American Society of Forensic Odontology
see Forensic Science Resources

American Society of Questioned Documents Examiners
http://www.asqde.org/
This site was created to provide members of the ASQDE, recognized professionals, organizations, and those interested in this forensic discipline with updated information on the ASQDE and our profession. Information about the ASQDE, online database references, a referral listing and/or home pages of ASQDE members in private practice, schedules of upcoming conferences and continuing education opportunities, E-Mail directories and lists, membership services including access to the ASQDE national library, forensic links, and much more are currently available.
(Last checked 04/17/07)

American Sociological Association
http://www.asanet.org
The American Sociological Association has many members who focus upon criminology and the sociological impact of crime and the criminal justice system.
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Americans for Effective Law Enforcement
http://www.aele.org
AELE was founded in 1966 as a non-profit corporation for the purpose of establishing an “organized voice” for the law-abiding citizens regarding this country's crime problem, and to lend support to professional law enforcement. Provide numerous links to professional articles and law reviews of interest.
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Association for Crime Scene Reconstruction
see Forensic Science Resources

Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers
http://www.atsa.com/
Incorporated in 1984, the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers is a non-profit, interdisciplinary organization. ATSA was founded to foster research, facilitate information exchange, further professional education and provide for the advancement of professional standards and practices in the field of sex offender evaluation and treatment.
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Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
http://www.cfenet.com
The Association was formed in 1988 to provide a forum for professionals who investigate fraud in all of its many and varied forms. Members of the Association who have been designated as Certified Fraud Examiners have earned their certification after an extensive application process and rigorous testing. Certified Fraud Examiners are employed both by government and the private sector. They resolve allegations of fraud, as well as assist in its prevention and detection. Collectively, 15,000 Certified Fraud Examiners in 50 nations have investigated more than 1 million suspected cases of civil and criminal fraud. The web site provides organizational and conference information, a directory of consultants broken out by state and province, and a products directory. If you join, you are also given access to a chat line.
(Last checked 04/17/07)

Association of Former Intelligence Officers
http://www.afio.com/
You may not be a spy or national security operative, but you can see what the spook community is up to through the eyes of the Association of Foreign Intelligence Officers. The Intelligence Notes section covers weekly happenings. This is the real thing.
(Last checked 04/17/07)

Association of Forensic DNA Analysts and Administrators
Forensic Science Resources

Association of Paroling Authorities International
http://www.apaintl.org/
(Last checked 04/17/07)

Association of Public Safety Communications Officials International, Inc.
HTTP://www.apcointl.org/
Along with the standard information on membership, meetings, and job leads, the site provides an organizational newsletter called APCO Bulletin Online and a Resource Center Catalog.
(Last checked 04/17/07)

Australasian Council of Women and Policing, Inc.
http://www.auspol-women.asn.au/
Independent council working to improve the position of women in policing and the relationship between policing and women in the community.
(Last checked 04/17/07)

Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC), Canberra, Australia
Go to Foreign and International Sites

Biometric Consortium
http://www.biometrics.org/
The Biometric Consortium serves as a focal point for research, development, testing, evaluation, and application of biometric-based personal identification/verification technology, of increasing importance in the areas of corporate and national security.
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British Society of Criminology
Go to Foreign and International Sites

California Association of Criminalists
see Forensic Science Resources

California Gang Investigators Association
http://www.cgiaonline.org/
The California Gang Investigator's Association was founded in 1977 to foster better relationships and networking among the various investigative units working street gangs in Los Angeles County and throughout the state of California. Over the years the Association has grown to include members across the nation and in Australia and Canada. Membership is limited to all law enforcement officers including corrections, prosecutors, parole, and probation. The web page also provides links to additional resources.
(Last checked 04/17/07)

California State Coroners' Association
see Forensic Science Resources

Campbell Collaboration Crime and Justice Review Group
http://www.aic.gov.au/campbellcj/
Hosted by the Australian Institute of Criminology, the Campbell Crime & Justice Group is an international network of individuals that will prepare, update and rapidly disseminate systematic reviews of high-quality research conducted worldwide, on effective methods to reduce crime and delinquency or improve justice.
(Last checked 04/17/07)

Canadian Criminal Justice Association
http://www.ccja-acjp.ca/en/
Organization dedicated to the improvement of the criminal justice system in Canada.
(Last checked 04/17/07)

Canadian Society of Forensic Science
see Forensic Science Resources

Center for Court Innovation
http://www.courtinnovation.org/
Located in New York, the Center for Court Innovation is a unique public-private partnership that is dedicated to enhancing the performance of courts and those whose work intersects with the courts. In performing this work, the Center's goals are to reduce crime, aid victims, strengthen communities and promote public trust in justice.
(Last checked 04/17/07)

Center for Problem-Oriented Policing
http://www.popcenter.org/
Problem-oriented policing is an approach to policing in which discrete pieces of police business (each consisting of a cluster of similar incidents, whether crime or acts of disorder, that the police are expected to handle) are subject to microscopic examination (drawing on the especially honed skills of crime analysts and the accumulated experience of operating field personnel) in hopes that what is freshly learned about each problem will lead to discovering a new and more effective strategy for dealing with it. Problem-oriented policing places a high value on new responses that are preventive in nature, that are not dependent on the use of the criminal justice system, and that engage other public agencies, the community and the private sector when their involvement has the potential for significantly contributing to the reduction of the problem. Problem-oriented policing carries a commitment to implementing the new strategy, rigorously evaluating its effectiveness, and, subsequently, reporting the results in ways that will benefit other police agencies and that will ultimately contribute to building a body of knowledge that supports the further professionalization of the police.
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Center for Public Integrity
http://www.publicintegrity.org/default.aspx
The mission of the Center for Public Integrity is to provide the American people with the findings of our investigations and analyses of public service, government accountability and ethics related issues.
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Center for State Homeland Security (CSHS)
http://www.cshs-us.org/
The Center for State Homeland Security is a unique national resource dedicated to supporting state and local governments carry out their crucial role in homeland security while supporting the evolution of a national strategy across all levels of government and the private sector. The Center is structured as a nonprofit collaboration among homeland security practitioners to jointly address state homeland security issues where scientific, technical and analytical expertise is required.
(Last checked 04/17/07)

Center for the Study and Prevention of Violence
http://www.colorado.edu/cspv/index.html
Provides informed assistance to groups committed to understanding and preventing violence, particularly adolescent violence; the site includes a database focusing on the collection and evaluation of research and information concerning youth violence. Hosted by the University of Colorado.
(Last checked 09/01/05)

Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice (CJCJ)
http://www.cjcj.org/
The Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice (CJCJ) is a private non-profit organization with a mission to reduce reliance on incarceration as a solution to social problems. Established in 1985 as the Western Regional Office of the National Center on Institutions and Alternatives (NCIA), CJCJ maintains a professional staff with diverse backgrounds and expertise in the various components of criminal justice with its senior staff members possessing over fifteen years experience in the justice field. Headquartered in San Francisco, CJCJ provides direct services, technical assistance and policy research in the criminal justice field. The Center includes offices in Oakland, California, The District of Columbia, Baltimore, Maryland and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Includes links to online publications about juvenile justice, adult corrections, sentencing, alternatives to incarceration, and drug policy, as well as links to other web resources.
Also listed under Criminal Justice Resources : Corrections
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Child Welfare Information Gateway
http://www.childwelfare.gov/
Formerly the National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information and the National Adoption Information Clearinghouse, Child Welfare Information Gateway provides access to information and resources to help protect children and strengthen families. A service of the Children's Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
(Last checked 04/17/07)

Children's Defense Fund
http://www.childrensdefense.org/
The mission of the Children's Defense Fund is to Leave No Child Behind® and to ensure every child a Healthy Start, a Head Start, a Fair Start, a Safe Start, and a Moral Start in life and successful passage to adulthood with the help of caring families and communities. CDF provides a strong, effective voice for all the children of America who cannot vote, lobby, or speak for themselves. We pay particular attention to the needs of poor and minority children and those with disabilities. CDF educates the nation about the needs of children and encourages preventive investment before they get sick or into trouble, drop out of school, or suffer family breakdown.
(Last checked 04/17/07)

Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants (CURE)
http://www.curenational.org/new/index.html
A nation-wide grass roots organization dedicated to reducing crime through reform of the criminal justice system.
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Coalition Against Insurance Fraud
http://www.insurancefraud.org/
Organization dedicated to fighting insurance fraud through public advocacy and public education. The site features updated information about insurance-related legislation, consumer information, and insurance news.
(Last checked 04/17/07)

Coalition of Hispanic American Police Associations
http://web.archive.org/web/20030605041706/
http://claraweb.co.santa-clara.ca.us/sheriff/chapa.htm
The Coalition of Hispanic American Police Associations (CHAPA) is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to providing a national perspective and definitive voice on issues facing Hispanics in Law Enforcement, and enhancing the role of Hispanic law enforcement officers in dealing with problems in Hispanic communities. Still available thanks to the Internet Archive.
(Last checked 04/17/07)

Commission on the Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies
http://www.calea.org/
The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEAÒ), was established as an independent accrediting authority in 1979 by the four major law enforcement membership associations: International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP); National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE); National Sheriffs' Association (NSA); and Police Executive Research Forum (PERF).
(Last checked 04/17/07)

Community Justice Exchange
http://www.communityjustice.org/exchange.asp
The Community Justice Exchange offers information and assistance to help bring together criminal justice agencies and ordinary citizens to make communities safer.
(Last checked 04/17/07)

Community Policing Consortium
http://www.communitypolicing.org/
The Community Policing Consortium is a partnership of five of the leading police organizations in the United States:

Computer Online Investigators Network (COIN)
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/nlenow/
Web site provides membership information, links to federal legislation of interest to members, a bibliography of recommended reading for private investigators, links to professional investigator associations, private investigator licensing organizations, and links to member organizations maintaining web pages. Full access to chat lines, etc., requires membership.
(Last checked 04/17/07)

Concerns of Police Survivors, Inc.
http://www.nationalcops.org/
Concerns of Police Survivors, Inc., also known as COPS, is a nationwide non-profit 501(c)(3) organization providing resources to assist in the rebuilding of the lives of survivors of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty as determined by Federal government criteria.
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Correctional Education Association
http://www.ceanational.org/
The Correctional Education Association (CEA), founded in 1946, is a non-profit, professional association serving educators and administrators who provide services to students in correctional settings. The CEA is the largest affiliate of the American Correctional Association and is located in the ACA building in Lanham, MD, a suburb of Washington, DC.
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Correctional Industries Association
http://www.corrections.com/industries/
The Correctional Industries Association, Inc. (CIA) was founded in 1941 as the Penal Industries Association (PIA), an affiliate of the American Prison Association (APA). In 1954, when the APA adopted the name, "American Correctional Association (ACA)," the PIA changed its name accordingly to that currently in use today. For more than half a century, CIA has operated as an international, nonprofit professional organization of individuals, agencies and companies, both public and private, who are committed to: promoting excellence and credibility in the field of correctional industries through the professional development of its members; increasing public awareness of the benefits of correctional industries as work/training programs funded in part or whole by the sale of goods, services and commodities produced by inmates; and supporting innovation in and the development of offender work programs. The web site includes a link to a recent issue of the organization's newsletter.
(Last checked 04/17/07)

Correctional Peace Officers Foundation
http://www.cpof.org/
The purpose of the Correctional Peace Officers (CPO) Foundation, Inc. is to operate and maintain a general fund for the perpetuation of the memory of those Correctional Peace Officers killed in the line of duty; to provide for their spouses, children or other beneficiaries; and to promote and project a positive image of the Corrections profession, both internally and to the general public.
(Last checked 04/17/07)

Council of Juvenile Correctional Administrators (CJCA)
http://cjca.net/default.aspx
A newly-formed organization dedicated to the improvement of juvenile correctional services and practices. Site includes membership information, a link to the organization's newsletter, etc.
(Last checked 04/17/07)

Crime Prevention Association of Michigan
http://www.preventcrime.net/
Founded in 1973 through the leadership of the Michigan State Police and law enforcement officers from several major police departments. Partners with the National Crime Prevention Coalition, the Central Michigan Crime Prevention Association, the West Michigan Crime Prevention Association, Michigan State University School of Criminal Justice, and Michigan Community Child Watch to support programs such as Crime Prevention Month, (October), National Night Out, Safe Night U.S.A., Michigan Community Childwatch,the National Crime Prevention Council's ad campaign, and other national, state and local programs. Web site includes membership information, meeting announcements, criminal justice links, and links to current awareness information.
(Last checked 04/17/07)

Crime Stoppers International, Inc.
http://www.c-s-i.org/
Crime Stoppers began in Albuquerque, New Mexico in September of 1976. Members of the local community, in partnership with the media and law enforcement, began an effort to provide crime-solving assistance to law enforcement. A cash reward was offered to anonymous persons who telephone the Crime Stoppers hot line with information which led to the arrest and indictment of the person(s) responsible for felony offenses. The Crime Stoppers program has enjoyed great success boasting an average conviction rate of 95% on cases solved by Crime Stoppers' tips. The Crime Stoppers programs worldwide have solved over a half a million crimes and recovered over 3 billion dollars worth of stolen property and narcotics. Today, there are over 1,000 Crime Stoppers programs in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, South Africa, Bahamas, British West Indies, Micronesia, and other nations.
Also listed under Crime Prevention.
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Crimes Against Children Research Center
http://www.unh.edu/ccrc/
The mission of the Crimes against Children Research Center (CCRC) is to combat crimes against children by providing high quality research and statistics to the public, policy makers, law enforcement personnel, and other child welfare practitioners. CCRC is concerned with research about the nature of crimes including child abduction, homicide, rape, assault, and physical and sexual abuse as well as their impact.
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Criminal Justice Distance Learning Consortium
http://cjcentral.com/cjdlc/
The Criminal Justice Distance Learning Consortium (CJDLC) has as its mission the support of distance education in criminal justice and criminology. To further that goal, the Criminal Justice Distance Learning Consortium provides support within the limits of its resources to colleges, universities, training academies, and other programs and institutions seeking to demonstrate or utilize distance learning in criminal justice and criminology instruction. CJDLC is working to develop model curricula for Web-based distance learning in criminal justice; to establish accreditation standards in the field; and to build model electronic classrooms. CJDLC also provides group and individualized training to help interested parties learn how to effectively use the Web in criminal justice instruction. Finally, CJDLC develops Web sites for criminal justice agencies, trainers, and schools.
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Criminal Justice Journalists
http://www.reporters.net/cjj/
An association of Journalists from newspapers, magazines, television, and Web publications, who are devoted to improving the coverage of crime and criminal justice issues. CJJ's Web site includes criminal justice web links, a state-by-state directory of cops and courts reporters, and e-mail addresses for many of its members. Journalists can use the listserv to post queries about stories involving crime, justice, and courts. To subscribe to the listserv, send a message to majordomo@reporters.net saying subscribe ccr-l. To join CJJ, send a check to CJJ, P.O. Box 1, Bovina Center, N.Y. 13740. Annual dues are $40 for working journalists, $20 for students, $60 for others.
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Criminal Justice Policy Foundation
http://www.cjpf.org/
It was an awareness of the grave threats to the American criminal justice system that inspired Boston businessman and philanthropist Robert C. Linnell to establish The Criminal Justice Policy Foundation (CJPF) in 1988. The foundation is a private, non-profit educational organization that promotes solutions to the problems facing the criminal justice system. It is a tax-exempt charity under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. CJPF assists policy makers, criminal justice professionals, and the public by disseminating information about preventing crime and improving the quality of justice through education programs, publications, and the news media. The foundation provides information to reform activists regarding legal organization, outreach, research, media relations, legislation, and coalition building. The foundation provides speakers to educational institutions and organizations of all kinds. The foundation provides information to the public about the issues in state and federal anti-crime proposals, e.g. "three strikes and you're out," mandatory minimum sentences, drug sentences, crack and powder cocaine sentencing disparity, forfeiture, gun control, crime prevention, prison construction, community policing, juvenile delinquency and prosecution, federalization of local crimes, and more.
(Last checked 04/17/07)

Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Response Association International (DERA)
http://www.disasters.org/dera/dera.htm
DERA was founded in 1962 to assist communities worldwide in disaster preparedness, response and recovery, and to serve as a professional association linking professionals, volunteers, and organizations active in all phases of emergency preparedness and management. Includes links to DisasterCom newsletter and membership information.
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Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE)
http://www.dare.com
Overwhelming national and international demand for D.A.R.E. led to the creation of D.A.R.E. America, a national non-profit organization. D.A.R.E. America serves as a resource to communities, helping to establish and improve local D.A.R.E. programs. D.A.R.E. America provides officer training, supports the development and evaluation of the D.A.R.E. curriculum, provides student educational materials, monitors instruction standards and program results, and creates national awareness for D.A.R.E.
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European Network of Forensic Science Institutes (ENFSI)
see Forensic Science Resources

European Network of Police Women
http://www.enp.nl/
ENP is a non-profit making organisation, which acts completely independent of any government, political party or group and declares itself for the fundamental values of the equality of all mankind, freedom, justice and solidarity. In its aim and work it will be led by democratic principles and the fundamental rights as laid down in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. In 1996 the ENP was officially granted the status of an NGO in special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. This implies that the ENP may now designate official representatives to the United Nations - to the UN Headquarters in New York and to the UN Offices in Geneva and Vienna.
(Last checked 04/17/07)

Evidence Photographers International Council, Inc. (EPIC)
see Forensic Science Resources

Families Against Mandatory Minimums
http://www.famm.org/
Working for fair and proportionate sentencing laws.
(Last checked 04/17/07)

Federal Hispanic Law Enforcement Officers Association
http://www.fhleoa.org/
(Last checked 04/17/07)

Forensic Science Society
see Forensic Science Resources

Forensic Toxicologist Certification Board
see Forensic Science Resources

High Technology Crime Investigation Association (HTCIA)
http://htcia.org/
Web site contains membership information, conference information, computer crime web links, and information about commercial forensic training and/or software for high tech investigators.
(Last checked 04/17/07)

Homeland Security Industries Association
News Release: http://www.govexec.com/dailyfed/0902/090302td1.htm
Dozen of business are lauching the Homeland Security Industries Association (Sept. 4, 2002). Its mission is to provide a mechanism for the government to coordinate with the private sector on homeland security issues, including uses of information technology for homeland security. Position papers on port security, airport security, infrastructure protection and other areas will be devloped. For more information, contact Steve Ellis, Director of Communications, +1-301-947-0513, sellis314@aol.com, or Bruce Aitken, President, +1-202-331-3096, beaitken@aol.com, both of the Homeland Securities Industries Association.
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Homicide Research Working Group
http://www.icpsr.umich.edu/HRWG/
hough homicide research, dataset development, and intervention programs literally involve life-and-death issues, work in lethal violence had been scattered among numerous disciplines and largely uncoordinated. In an attempt to address this problem, practical and academic homicide experts from criminology, public health, demography, geography, medicine, sociology, criminal justice and a variety of other disciplines created the Homicide Research Working Group. Publishes Homicide Studies and HRWG Newsletter.
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Information Systems Security Association, Inc.
http://www.issa.org/
"The Voice of the Information Security Profession". Provides membership information, employment opportunities, and links to security papers and publications, bulletin boards, listservs, conference information, and additional information security resources.
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Institute for Intergovernmental Research (IIR)
http://www.iir.com/
The Institute for Intergovernmental Research (IIR), a Florida-based nonprofit research and training organization, specializes in law enforcement, juvenile justice, and criminal justice issues. IIR provides local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies with assistance needed to implement changes that promote greater governmental effectiveness.
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Institute for Law and Justice
http://www.ilj.org/
Located in northern Virginia, the Institute for Law and Justice (ILJ) is a private, nonprofit corporation dedicated to consulting, research, evaluation, and training in criminal justice issues related to policing, courts, and corrections. ILJ fields a comprehensive research staff who also works with cities, counties, states, federal agencies, and private industries in matters associated with criminal justice. In addition, ILJ organizes the Annual Research and Evaluation Conference held in Washington, D.C.
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Institute on Domestic Violence in the African American Community
http://www.dvinstitute.org/
Interdisciplinary organization seeking to prevent and reduce family violence in the African American community. Website includes extensive bibliographies and pages of links.
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International Association for Counterterrorism and Security Professionals (IACSP)
http://www.iacsp.com/
Provides sample articles from the association's International Counterterrorism and Security: the Magazine.
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International Association for Identification
see Forensic Science Resources

International Association for the History of Crime and Criminal Justice
http://www2.h-net.msu.edu/~iahccj/index.html
The International Association for the History of Crime and Criminal Justice was established in 1978. The founders intended that it should encourage the study of the history of crime and criminal justice in the widest sense.
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International Association for the Study of Organized Crime
http://www.iasoc.net/
The International Association for the Study of Organized Crime (IASOC) is a professional association of criminologists, researchers, working professionals, teachers, and students. IASOC works to promote greater understanding and research about organized crime in all its manifestations.
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International Association of Asian Crime Investigators
http://www.iaaci.com/
A professional organization of law enforcement personnel responsible for the investigation of Asian organized crime and gangs. The web page includes links to detailed, scholarly studies on a variety of Asian crime-related topics.
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International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts
Forensic Science Resources

International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators
http://www.iabti.org/
The International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators (IABTI) is an international, independent, non-profit organization committed to countering and defeating the growing menace that bombs and Weapons of Mass Destruction present.
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International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators
http://www.iaclea.org/
provides membership information, news, employment opportunities, publication information, services offered, etc.
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The International Association of Chiefs of Police
http://www.theiacp.org/
The International Association of Chiefs of Police is the world's oldest and largest nonprofit membership organization of police executives, with over 16,000 members in over 95 different countries. Its web site contains full-text documents of interest to police, the private sector, government, and indviduals. Document titles include : Combating Workplace Violence, Product Tampering, Drugs in the Workplace, Combating Workplace Drug Crimes, and False Alarm Perspectives.
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International Association of Emergency Managers
http://www.iaem.com/
IAEM is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to promoting the goals of saving lives and protecting property during emergencies and disasters.
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International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators (IAFCI)
http://www.iafci.org/
The association, a non-profit international organization, will provide services and an environment within which information about financial fraud, fraud investigation and fraud prevention methods can be collected, exchanged and taught for the common good of the financial payment industry and our global society. Web site provides information on the association's mission, membership information, news of interest, conference and training opportunities, and related web links of interest.
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International Association of Forensic Toxicologists
Forensic Science Resources

The International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts
http://www.ialeia.org/
Before 1980 there was no organization dedicated to the special needs of analytical personnel in law enforcement or in most other sectors. Led by an analyst at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, about two dozen intelligence professionals met in Louisiana and formed the International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts, Inc. As the organization matured, it attracted not only law enforcement analysts but also intelligence officers, crime analysts and law enforcement managers. It has become the voice of intelligence analysts in law enforcement around the world. Today, the organization has grown to approximately 800 members in over 20 countries including Australia, Canada, Czechoslovakia, England, Hong Kong, Bolivia, Kenya, Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, and the United States. It works closely with law enforcement agencies and organizations to increase the awareness of the key role information analysis plays in all aspects of policing. It provides speakers and trainers on analysis and intelligence to agencies and organizations as part of an outreach effort.
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International Association of Law Enforcement Planners
http://www.ialep.org/
The International Association of Law Enforcement Planners is a member governed organization consisting of people working in the areas of planning and research for criminal justice agencies. Provides membership and conference information. Requires subscription for full access to web site files.
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International Association of Professional Security Consultants (IAPSC)
http://www.iapsc.org/
The International Association of Professional Security Consultants (IAPSC) is a non-profit professional association of independent, non-product affiliated professional security consultants. The IAPSC was founded in 1984 as a professional society to recognize, as members, individual professional security consultants who meet Association standards, and to serve consumers of security consulting services. The web site contains a membership directory, history of the organization, conference and other announcements, a library, and a newsletter is promised for the future. Be sure to check out the library section.
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International Association of Undercover Officers
http://undercover.org/
The International Association of Undercover Officers was established for the purpose of promoting safety and professionalism among undercover officers. The Association continues to foster mutual cooperation, discussion and interests among it members. It provides a vast international network of intelligence gathering means for today's undercover officer.
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International Association of Women Police
http://www.iawp.org
The International Association of Women Police strives to ensure equity for women in the criminal justice field. We will strive to achieve this mission by utilizing, investing, and celebrating the individual strengths, talents, and skills of our members.
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International Community Corrections Association
http://www.iccaweb.org/
The International Community Corrections Association is a membership organization dedicated to promoting and enhancing community-based criminal justice and alternative services.
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International Court of Justice (ICJ)
http://www.icj-cij.org/
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International Crime Scene Investigators Association
http://www.icsia.org/
This site was created specifically for crime scene investigators. The place for the "field" people to express ideas, exchange information and seek the advice of others. Membership required.
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International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda
http://69.94.11.53/
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International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia (UN)
http://www.un.org/icty/index.html
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International Foundation for Protection Officers
http://www.ifpo.org/
The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) was established as a non-profit organization in January 1988 for the purpose of facilitating the training and certification needs of protection officers and security supervisors from both the commercial and proprietary sectors.
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International Homicide Investigators Association
see Forensic Science Resources

International Latino Gang Investigator's Association
http://www.ilgia.org/
An active discussion list to share the latest trends, crimes, and movements of Latino gangs across North and South America, especially in the U.S.
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International Police Association
http://www.ipa-usa.org/
IPA is a worldwide fraternal organization of police officers, active or retired. The association promotes global and cultural friendship among peace officers.
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International Police Executive Symposium
http://www.ipes.info/
The International Police Executive Symposium (IPES) brings police researchers and practitioners together to facilitate cross-cultural, international and interdisciplinary exchanges for the enrichment of the policing profession. It encourages discussions and writing on challenging topics of contemporary importance through an array of initiatives including conferences and publications.
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International Society of Crime Prevention Practioners
http://www.iscpp.org
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Jail Industries Association
http://www.corrections.com/industries/jia/index.html
Includes a link to the most recent issue of JIA Concepts, the organization's newsletter.
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John Howard Association for Prison Reform (Illinois)
http://www.john-howard.org/
The John Howard Association of Illinois is one of only three state organizations in the entire country who regularly inspects jails, prisons and juvenile facilities with citizen volunteers, talks to inmates, and reports to corrections officials and the public on it findings.
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Justice for All
http://www.jfa.net/
A Criminal Justice Reform Organization. Justice for All shall act as an advocate for change in a criminal justice system that is inadequate in protecting the lives and property of law abiding citizens. Supports the death penalty when warranted.
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Justice Research and Statistics Association (JRSA)
http://www.jrsainfo.org/
JRSA is a professional association of criminal justice analysts, researchers, and practitioners committed to providing accurate and timely information in support of sound policy development. The Web site provides membership and organizational information, plus links to criminal justice resources.
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Justice Research Associaton
http://www.cjcentral.com/jra/
The Justice Research Association (JRA) sponsors both the Talk Justice web site, and the Criminal Justice Distance Learning Consortium (CJDLC). Through these projects, JRA supports efforts by colleges and universities to utilize the latest communications technology in the service of higher education in the criminal justice area. JRA is also the developer of The Definitive Guide to Criminal Justice & Criminology on the World Wide Web.
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Juvenile Justice Trainer's Association
http://www.jjta.org/
The Juvenile Justice Trainers Association is an organization devoted to the development and advancement of a specialized system of education and training for juvenile justice professionals. Composed primarily of staff development and training specialists, the association provides a national network for sharing information, providing technical services and developing other support mechanisms for juvenile justice trainers.
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Korean Institute of Criminology
Go to Foreign and International Sites

Latin American Police Association
http://www.lapa1961.org/
LAPA represents Latino Peace Officers from Federal, State, County, and Local Law Enforcement Agencies in the Chicago Metropolitan Area.
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Michigan Association of Police
http://www.mapmichigan.org/
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Michigan Association of Police Organizations (MAPO)
http://www.mspta.net/MAPO.htm
The primary purpose of the Michigan Police Legislative Coalition (MPLC) was to become directly involved in the political process by endorsing candidates and contributing financially to the campaigns of those seeking elected public office who support law enforcement issues, including Public Act 312, which allows law enforcement labor the ability to collectively bargain (with binding arbitration) with their respective employers. In 2002, the Coalition changed its name to the Michigan Association of Police Organizations (MAPO) to better reflect its mission and purpose. With its 8 member organizations, MAPO represents approximately 67% of the certified police officers in Michigan. Since its inception, MAPO has enjoyed the professional legislative consulting services of Lansing based Karoub Associates Inc.
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Michigan Corrections Association
http://groups.msn.com/MichiganCorrectionsAssociation/_homepage.msnw?pgmarket=en-us,br> (Last checked 04/17/07)

Michigan Corrections Organization
http://www.mco-seiu.org/
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Michigan-Ontario Identification Association
see Forensic Science Resources

Michigan Public Employer Labor Relations Association (MPELRA)
http://www.mpelra.org/
MPELRA has been working with Michigan State University's School of Labor and Industrial Relations to develop a searchable database of collective bargaining contracts to replace MPELRA's Contract Databank. For this reason, we are no longer updating the contracts on the MPELRA website. The MSU Contract database, along with information on how to submit your collective bargaining contracts to the archives, can be found at http://turf.lib.msu.edu/awards/contractsindex.html.
On a related note, Grand Valley State University has launched a new site dedicated to arbitration awards. Check it out at http://www.gvsu.edu/arbitrations/.
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Michigan Sheriffs Association
http://www.michigansheriff.com/
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Michigan State University Cybersecurity Institute
http://www.ccs.msu.edu/
CyberSecurity at Michigan State University is a team of world-class, interdisciplinary researchers from across the campus working from state-of-the-art laboratories in collaboration with industry and government to lead the state and the country in cybersecurity research.
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Michigan State University Global Community Security Institute (GCSI)
http://www.globalcommunitysecurity.com/
An online and onsite education and training program that prepares both public and private sector professionals in Michigan, across the nation, and around the globe to enhance security and emergency preparedness in their respective communities and organizations.
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Michigan State University Identity Theft Partnerships for Prevention
http://www.cj.msu.edu/~outreach/identity/
The Identity Theft University-Business Partnership at Michigan State University works in collaboration with business and industry to secure competitive and personal information and to prevent the theft of employees’ identities. Web site describes projects and provides web links to sites of interest.
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Michigan State University Regional Community Policing Institute
http://www.cj.msu.edu/~outreach/rcpi/default.htm
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Michigan Urban Search and Rescue
http://www.musar.org/
MUSAR is a Non-Profit 501(c)3 Funded Organization working in cooperation with the fire service, local emergency management, the Michigan Department of State Police and private sector agencies. MUSAR's role is to provide a statewide capability for specialized response to structural collapse emergencies and incidents requiring specialized training in search and rescue. Michigan Urban Search and Rescue is prepared to respond with specialized resources to assist your jurisdiction.
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Midatlantic Association of Forensic Scientiests (SWAFS)
see Forensic Science Resources

Midwest Gang Investigators Association
http://www.mgia.org/
Includes an extensive collection of resource links.
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Midwestern Association of Forensic Scientiests (SWAFS)
see Forensic Science Resources

Midwestern Criminal Justice Association
http://www.mcja.org/
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National Alliance of Gang Investigators Association
http://www.nagia.org/
Coalition of criminal justice professionals dedicated to the promotion of a comprehensive and fully coordinated anti-gang strategy. Provides links to state and regional assoications with web pages.
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National Association for Juvenile Correctional Agencies
http://www.najca.org/index.html
The National Association of Juvenile Correctional Agencies (NAJCA) dates back to 1903, when the first conference for those working in juvenile corrections was held in Atlanta, Georgia. During its nearly 100 year history, the association has been identified by an evolving set of names and titles. It has affiliated with several major national organizations. Today, the Association is one of over 70 affiliates of the American Correctional Association. Its members represent the broad spectrum of researchers, administrators and caretakers working in the juvenile corrections field.
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National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG)
http://www.naag.org/
The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) was founded in 1907 to help Attorneys General fulfill the responsibilities of their office and to assist in the delivery of high quality legal services to the states and territorial jurisdictions. NAAG’s mission is: "To facilitate interaction among Attorneys General as peers. To facilitate the enhanced performance of Attorneys General and their staffs." NAAG fosters an environment of "cooperative leadership," helping Attorneys General respond effectively - individually and collectively - to emerging state and federal issues. The Association fosters interstate cooperation on legal and law enforcement issues, conducts policy research and analysis of issues, and facilitates communication between the states’ chief legal officers and all levels of government. The Association’s members are the Attorneys General of the 50 states and the chief legal officers of the District of Columbia (Corporation Counsel), the Commonwealths of Puerto Rico (Secretary of Justice) and the Northern Mariana Islands, and the territories of American Samoa, Guam, and the Virgin Islands. The U.S. Attorney General is an honorary member.
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National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice
http://www.nabcj.org/
A multiethnic, nonpartisan, nonprofit association of criminal justice professionals and community leaders dedicated to improving the administration of justice.
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
http://www.criminaljustice.org/public.nsf/FreeForm/PublicWelcome?OpenDocument
Organization dedicated to advancing the mission of the nation's criminal defense lawyers to ensure justice and due process for persons accused of crime.
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National Association of Forensic Counselors (NAFC)
http://www.nationalafc.com/
To promote competency and training among persons working with criminal offenders.
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National Association of Medical Examiners
see Forensic Science Resources

National Association of Police Organizations
http://www.napo.org/
The National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO) is a coalition of police unions and associations from across the United States that serves to advance the interests of America's law enforcement officers through legislative and legal advocacy, political action and education. Founded in 1978, NAPO is now the strongest unified voice supporting law enforcement officers in the United States. NAPO represents more than 4,000 police unions and associations, 250,000 sworn law enforcement officers, 3,000 retired officers and more than 100,000 citizens who share a common dedication to fair and effective crime control and law enforcement.
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National Association of Pretrial Services Agencies
http://napsa.org/
Group of victim offender mediation programs devoted to improving the practice of restorative justice.
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National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives
http://www.nawlee.com
The National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives (NAWLEE) is the first organization established to address the unique needs of women holding senior management positions in law enforcement.
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National Black Police Association
http://www.blackpolice.org/
A nationwide organization of African American Police Associations dedicated to the promotion of justice, fairness, and effectiveness in law enforcement.
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National Center for Community Policing
http://www.cj.msu.edu/~people/cp/
The National Center for Community Policing is a team of diverse professionals committed to facilitating organizational change within police agencies and the development of community partnerships to institutionalize community policing. Sponsored by the MSU School of Criminal Justice.
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National Center for State Courts
http://www.ncsonline.org/
The National Center for State Courts is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to the improvement of justice. It was founded in 1971 at the urging of Chief Justice Warren E. Burger. NCSC accomplishes its mission by providing leadership and service to the state courts.
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National Center for Women and Policing
http://www.womenandpolicing.org/
A project started by the Feminist Majority Foundation, a national organization working for women's equality, empowerment, and nonviolence. Through its West Coast offices, the Feminist Majority Foundation has successfully pioneered historic community efforts to increase women's participation in policing in Los Angeles and to improve police response to family violence crimes.
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National Center on Institutions & Alternatives : Innovation in Justice
http://www.ncianet.org/
The National Center on Institutions and Alternatives (NCIA) is based in Alexandria, Virginia, and has been on the cutting edge of criminal justice reform in the United States since its founding in 1977. With a full-time staff of approximately 200, NCIA is a private, nonprofit agency providing training, technical assistance, research and direct services to criminal justice, social services, and mental health organizations and clients across the country. Serves as a clearinghouse on decarceration. Sponsors

National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect
see Child Welfare Information Gateway

National Commission on Correctional Health Care
http://web.archive.org/web/20030206082027/http://www.ncchc.org/
The National Commission on Correctional Health Care is a leader in providing assistance, programs, educational conferences, and establishing standards for health services in jails, prisons, and juvenile detention and confinement facilities.
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National Consortium for Justice Information and Statistics (SEARCH)
http://www.search.org/
SEARCH, The National Consortium for Justice Information and Statistics, is a nonprofit membership organization created by and for the States, which is dedicated to improving the criminal justice system and the quality of justice through better information management, the effective application of information and identification technology, and responsible law and policy. Since 1969, SEARCH's primary objective has been to identify and help solve the information management problems of State and local justice agencies confronted with the need to exchange information with other local agencies, State agencies, agencies in other States, or with the Federal government.
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National Correctional Recreation Association (NCRA)
http://www.strengthtech.com/correct/ncra/ncra.htm#about
Provides membership and conference information, plus the organization's position on weight lifting in prison.
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National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges
http://www.ncjfcj.org/
The organization is composed of judges, referees, commissioners and masters who confront a variety of juvenile and family related issues during their tenure, including but not limited to child abuse and neglect, victim assistance, substance and alcohol abuse, termination of parental rights, domestic relations matters, child support enforcement , adoption and foster care , and juvenile delinquency. The web site features membership, organization, and conference information, plus information about special projects endorsed by the organization, links to additional resources on juvenile justice, and an archive of News in Juvenile Justice.
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National Council on Crime and Delinquency (NCCD)
http://www.nccd-crc.org
The NCCD is a nonprofit organization committed to developing and promoting criminal and juvenile justice strategies that are fair, humane, effective, and economically sound. Since 1907, the NCCD has been researching critical criminal justice issues, formulating innovative approaches to crime control, and implementing groundbreaking programs on behalf of criminal justice professionals and correctional facilities nationwide. For nearly a century, NCCD has enjoyed an international reputation for its excellent research, training and advocacy programs.
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National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC)
http://www.ncpc.org/
A national educational nonprofit, the nation's focal point for crime prevention information, the McGruff people: NCPC is all of these things and more.
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National Criminal Justice Association
http://www.ncja.org/
The National Criminal Justice Association (NCJA) is the Washington, D. C.-based special interest group that represents states on crime control and public safety matters. The NCJA's work focuses primarily on helping develop and implement national policy in the criminal justice field and on helping states address criminal justice-related problems. Under a cooperative agreement first signed in 1982, the NCJA also provides the National Governors' Association (NGA) with staff support on justice and public safety matters. The NCJA and NGA work closely in formulating policy guidance for governors on such public safety issues as drug control, prison and jail crowding, and fire safety.
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National District Attorneys Association
http://www.ndaa-apri.org/
Group devoted to supporting American prosecutors.
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National Drug Enforcement Officers Association
http://www.ndeoa.org/
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National Emergency Management Association
http://www.nemaweb.org/index.cfm
The NEMA library link provides documents from the association's last 21 conferences. This is an an excellent reference to bookmark and refer to as it contains information on emergency management issues with perspectives from federal, state, local, and private sector. It also contains important links to other areas regarding homeland security.
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National Fraud Information Center
http://www.fraud.org/
The NFIC was originally established in 1992 by the National Consumers League, the oldest nonprofit consumer organization in the United States, to fight the growing menace of telemarketing fraud by improving prevention and enforcement.
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National Insurance Crime Bureau
http://www.nicb.org/
Partners with insurers and law enforcement agencies to facilitate the identification, detection and prosecution of insurance criminals.
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National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN)
http://www.nibin.gov/
Through its National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) Program, ATF deploys Integrated Ballistic Identification System (IBIS) equipment into Federal, State and local law enforcement agencies for their use in imaging and comparing crime gun evidence." This site provides overview of the NIBIN program and success stories of the program.
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National Juvenile Detention Association
http://www.njda.com/default.html
With offices based at Eastern Kentucky University and at Michigan State University, the National Juvenile Detention Association (NJDA) exists exclusively to advance the science, processes, and art of juvenile detention services through the overall improvement of the juvenile justice profession.
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National Juvenile Detention Association
Center for Research and Professional Development
http://njda.msu.edu/
In 1995, the National Juvenile Detention Association (NJDA) at Eastern Kentucky University and its partner organizations received a grant from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention to implement a unified, multi-year strategy for training of line staff in juvenile detention and corrections facilities. Effective grant management resulted in combined efforts by government, academia, and practitioner organizations to maximize resources, resulting in the creation of the NJDA Center for Research and Professional Development (CRPD).
NJDA/CRPD, through its links with the MSU School of Criminal Justice and partnerships with other national juvenile justice organizations, created a foundation for the professional development of juvenile justice staff.
CRPD maintains an active role in training, technical assistance, program development, and research that extends beyond juvenile detention. By reorganizing around the training, education, and effective practices themes, NJDA/CRPD maximizes limited resources and minimizes duplication while meeting the far reaching and complex needs of the juvenile confinement community.
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National Major Gang Task Force
http://www.nmgtf.org
An independent organization specializing in intervention, management strategies, networking, training and information-sharing regarding gangs.
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National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA)
http://www.try-nova.org/
The National Organization for Victim Assistance is a private, non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization of victim and witness assistance programs and practitioners, criminal justice agencies and professionals, mental health professionals, researchers, former victims and survivors, and others committed to the recognition and implementation of victim rights and services. Founded in 1975, NOVA is the oldest national group of its kind in the worldwide victims’ movement. NOVA’s mission is to promote rights and services for victims of crime and crisis everywhere.
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National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives
http://www.noblenatl.org/
The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) was founded in September, 1976, during a three day symposium to address crime in urban low income areas. The symposium was co-sponsored by the Police Foundation and the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration (LEAA). The Joint Center for Political Studies (JCPS) coordinated this unprecedented event in which sixty (60) top-ranking black law enforcement executives representing twenty-four (24) states and fifty-five (55) major cities gathered in the Washington, D.C. area to participate. They exchanged views about the critically high rate of crime in black urban communities and the socioeconomic conditions that lead to crime and violence. They raised questions about relevant issues such as fairness in the administration of justice, police community relations, the hiring and promotion of black police officers, and the unique problems of the black police executive. Recognizing that black law enforcement executives could have a significantly more effective impact upon the criminal justice system through a unified voice, the symposium participants departed from the planned agenda to create NOBLE.
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National Sheriffs' Association
http://www.sheriffs.org/
The National Sheriffs' Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising the level of professionalism among law enforcement leaders across the nation. Throughout its 53 years, NSA has been involved in numerous programs to enable sheriffs, deputies, chiefs of police and others in law enforcement to perform their jobs in the best possible manner and to better serve the people in their counties or jurisdiction. NSA offers training, information and recognition to sheriffs, deputies and other policing officials throughout the nation and has forged cooperative relationships with local, state and federal law enforcement.
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National Tactical Officers Association
http://www.ntoa.org/
The only national nonprofit organization in America established by and for SWAT officers to advance the Special Weapons And Tactics profession. Provides membership information and information about The Tactical Edge, the association's newsletter.
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National Traffic Enforcement Association
http://www.trafficenforcement.org/
Provides links to traffic enforcement, DUI/DWI, and crash investigation sites, plus discussion forum and membership information.
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New Jersey Association of Forensic Scientists (NJAFS)
see Forensic Science Resources

Northeastern Association of Criminal Justice Sciences
http://www.neacjs.org/neacjs.htm
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Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientiests (NEAFS)
see Forensic Science Resources

Open Society Institute U.S. Justice Fund
http://www.soros.org/initiatives/justice
On July 1, 2001, the U.S. Programs of the Open Society Institute combined its national criminal justice grantmaking under one umbrella, the newly created Criminal Justice Initiative (CJI). Expanding on the work of the former Center on Crime, Communities & Culture, CJI will coordinate and enhance OSI's criminal justice work in the United States. The new Criminal Justice Initiative signifies the Open Society Institute's strong commitment to reducing the excessive reliance on punishment and incarceration in the United States, and to promoting fair and equal treatment in all aspects of the U.S. criminal justice system. The goal of the CJI is to promote criminal justice policies and practices that are sensible and fair, and to support the redirection of resources away from spending on prisons toward long-term solutions for safe and vibrant communities, including effective crime prevention and rehabilitation programs.
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Pennsylvania Prison Society
http://www.prisonsociety.org/index.shtml
Founded in 1787, The Pennsylvania Prison Society is a social justice organization that advocates on behalf of prisoners, formerly incarcerated individuals and their families. Headquartered in Philadelphia, The Pennsylvania Prison Society operates through a network of statewide chapters.
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Police Executive Research Forum
http://www.policeforum.org/
Another organization that focuses on police research, the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), is a national membership organization of police executives from the largest city, county, and state law enforcement agencies. PERF originated in 1975 when ten police executives from some of the nation's largest cities met informally to discuss common policing concerns. After a successful initial meeting, the chiefs decided to meet on a regular basis to explore issues related to improving the quality of policing. The twofold mission statement of PERF includes the improvement of policing, and the advancement of professionalism through research and involvement in public policy debate. PERF is primarily concerned with research and experimentation that generates knowledge, discussion, and debate about policing. Some of the projects undertaken by PERF include the effect of fatigue on officer performance, police use of force, and the potential effect of the police on reducing homicide.
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Police Foundation
http://www.policefoundation.org/
The Police Foundation was established in 1970 with a $30 million fund from the Ford Foundation to assist a limited number of police departments in experiments and demonstrations aimed at improving operations, and to support special education and training projects. Since then, the Police Foundation has been at the forefront of several major police studies, including: the Kansas City Preventive Patrol Experiment; the Newark Foot Patrol Experiment; the Minneapolis Domestic Violence Experiment; the Status of Women in Policing Project; the San Diego Patrol Staffing Project; the Houston-Newark Fear of Crime Project; the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Police Department's Repeat Offending Project; the Police Use of Force Project; and the Big Six Project, which studied the six largest police departments in the country. In addition, the foundation produced Crime File, a twenty-two-part criminal justice videotape series that focused on topics such as deadly force, domestic violence, and gun control.
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Police Futurists International
http://www.policefuturists.org/
Check out newsletter and web links.
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Police Officers Association of Michigan (POAM)
http://www.poam.net/
POAM is a full-service labor organization formed to service the needs of all law enforcement officers. The POAM provides all labor-related services, from negotiations, grievance processing, arbitration and legal representation.
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Public Entity Risk Institute
http://www.riskinstitute.org/
PERI's goal is to connect you to the knowledge, resources, and information that will help you address your risk management challenges. Enter the Clearinghouse to link to hundreds of resources in risk management, disaster management, and environmental liability management. Browse our online Library of articles and explore our online Tools, Publications and Resources for timely information and innovative approaches to risk issues.
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Rand Corporation
http://www.rand.org/
With its main headquarters in Santa Monica, California, one of the largest research centers in the country is the RAND Corporation. Originally designed to study matters associated with national security, the 1960s witnessed RAND's entrance into domestic policy concerns. RAND's criminal justice program started in 1976 and has been analyzing issues and policy related to three domains: sentencing and corrections, drug policy, and violence prevention. Areas of current criminal justice research include : civil justice, public safety, substance abuse, and terrorism and homeland security. RAND's work in the criminal justice area has included projects on criminal careers, the effects of determinant sentencing, violence prevention, efficiency, effectiveness, and equity within the criminal justice system, and drug use trends and drug use reduction strategies.
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Scandinavian Research Council for Criminology
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Society for the Policing of Cyberspace (POLCYB)
http://www.polcyb.org
The speed of change in cyberspace is daunting. There is an urgent need for practitioners in the criminal justice and corporate sectors to share knowledge, identify issues, and develop networks to ensure security and integrity of cyberspace. An international forum can facilitate inter-disciplinary practitioners to further explore the critical issues emerging from the use and abuse of cyberspace. It is our goal to enhance and develop global partnerships to prevent and combat cyberspace crimes. Due to technical difficulties, our POLCYB web site is currently offline. If you have any questions, please email us at polcyb@telus.net. Sorry for any convenience.
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Society of Competitive Intelligence Professionals (SCIP)
http://www.scip.org/
Founded in 1986, the Society of Competitive Intelligence Professionals has built a diverse membership of competitive intelligence (CI) professionals from companies and consulting firms around the globe. Dedicated to providing educational and networking opportunities to competitive intelligence professionals, the Society helps individuals develop the skills necessary to use competitive intelligence to create competitive advantage for their firms. From strategy and planning to marketing and market research, SCIP members are involved in all dimensions of the competitive intelligence profession.
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Society of Forensic Toxicologists (SOFT)
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Southern Association of Forensic Scientists (SAFS)
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Southern California Association of Fingerprint Officers (SCAFO)
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Southern California Association of Forensic Scientists (SCAFS)
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Southwestern Association of Forensic Document Examiners
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Southwestern Association of Forensic Scientists (SWAFS)
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Texas Gang Investigators Association
http://www.tgia.net/
The Texas Gang Investigators Association was founded in 1991 by a small group of officers charged with the investigation of street gangs and their criminal activities. Today, membership in the TGIA numbers over 1,900 members from all across the state. The TGIA strives to provide training opportunities for its members through regional meetings, quarterly newsletters and its annual training conference. Web site also provides resource links.
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Texas Women In Law Enforcement
http://www.twle.net/
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Thin Blue Line of Michigan
http://www.tblofmi.com/
The Thin Blue Line is a non-profit organization, which exists solely to assist and support the families of injured or deceased officers of law enforcement agencies within the State of Michigan. Whether active or honorably retired, officers and their families are assured that The Thin Blue Line will aid them with financial, emotional, physical, and medical needs that arise upon the occasion of an officer's injury or death. Provide short term assistance and care to the 21,000 law enforcement officers and their families in the State of Michigan and long term assistance and care to it’s active members.
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Traffic Accident Reconstruction Origin (TARO)
http://www.tarorigin.com/
This web site contains articles of a technical nature that report on the evolving state of traffic accident reconstruction. It also provides web links and information about databases that may be of potential help for traffic accident analysis.
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Urban Institute
http://www.urban.org/
Located in Washington, D.C., the Urban Institute is a nonprofit policy research organization established in 1968. The goals of the institute are to sharpen thinking about society's problems and develop efforts to solve them, improve government decisions and their implementation, and increase citizens' awareness about important public choices. The Urban Institute is comprised of a variety of centers -- probably the most relevant for criminal justice is the The Justice Policy Center (JPC) which carries out