Criminal Justice Community Portal
Welcome – From the Editor
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Paul Bowdre, Editor - Criminal Justice Editorial Board
Showcase
This is a game based on a TV show "The First 48". The true life show follows detectives from the first call to a murder scene through the first 48 hours. This game allows the user to examine finger prints, process a crime scene, and interview suspects and family among other things.
New Materials
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Data Analysis Exercises on Gun Issues
The goal of these exercises is to introduce students to quantitative data analysis using a Pew Research Center survey...
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General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Compliance Guideline
The EU General Data Protection Regulation went into effect on May 25, 2018, replacing the Data Protection Directive...
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ORCID: Connecting Research & Researchers
ORCID provides a "persistent identifier" (an ORCID) that you own and control, and that distinguishes you from every other...
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SOU-CCJ230 Introduction to the American Criminal Justice System – Simple Book Publishing
This is a free academic resource and a free textbook that can be printed at low-cost if you prefer paper. Southern Oregon...
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Ethics in Law Enforcement
In this book, you will examine the moral and ethical issues that exist within law enforcement. This book will also...
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Introduction to Criminal Investigation: Processes, Practices and Thinking
Introduction to Criminal Investigation, Processes, Practices, and Thinking, as the title suggests, is a teaching text...
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Race, Crime, and Citizenship in American Law
This seminar looks at key issues in the historical development and current state of modern American criminal justice,...
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The Meaning of Crime
Tough on the causes of crime'. A famous phrase, but what is crime? This free course, The meaning of crime, examines how...
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Introducción al Compliance en el Derecho Comparado. Primera parte: Alonomología. Common Law
The proposal of this paper consists in presenting a series of arguments that support the following statement: for the...
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Wetlands Law: A Course Source
The Wetlands Law Course Source can be used as the primary text for a two credit seminar or as a supplemental text to...
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Basics of Immigration Law
This course is a survey of immigration law, from illegal entrants to legal nonimmigrant entrants to lawful permanent...
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Criminal Sentencing and Appeals
This course focuses on the post-verdict phase in criminal cases from sentencing through appeals. This is an introductory...
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Bibliography: Muslims and the West
This bibliography contains journal articles, book chapters, books, edited volumes, theses, grey literature,...
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Bibliography: Homegrown Terrorism and Radicalisation
This bibliography contains journal articles, book chapters, books, edited volumes, theses, grey literature,...
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Bibliography: Islamic State (IS, ISIS, ISIL, Daesh) [Part 4]
This bibliography contains journal articles, book chapters, books, edited volumes, theses, grey literature,...
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Bibliography: Social Aspects of Terrorism
This bibliography contains journal articles, book chapters, books, edited volumes, theses, grey literature,...
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Bibliography: Genocide (since 1980) Part 2
This bibliography contains journal articles, book chapters, books, edited volumes, theses, grey literature,...
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Bibliography: Conflict in Syria (Part 4)
This bibliography contains journal articles, book chapters, books, edited volumes, theses, grey literature,...
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Bibliography: Terrorism by Country – Pakistan
This bibliography contains journal articles, book chapters, books, edited volumes, theses, grey literature,...
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Bibliography: Terrorist Tactics and Strategies
This bibliography contains journal articles, book chapters, books, edited volumes, theses, grey literature,...
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Bibliography: Terrorism and the Media (including the Internet) - Part IV
This bibliography contains journal articles, book chapters, books, edited volumes, theses, grey literature,...
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475 Academic Theses (Ph.D. and MA) on Countering Violent Extremism (CVE), Preventing Violent Extremism (PVE) and Terrorism Prevention
This bibliography contains doctoral dissertations (Ph.D.) and Master (MA) Theses on issues relating to countering violent...
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Bibliography: Terrorism by Region – Indian Subcontinent
his bibliography contains journal articles, book chapters, books, edited volumes, theses, grey literature, bibliographies...
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PSPP: A Basic Tutorial
This tutorial is intended for those who want to learn the basics of PSPP which is a statistical analysis program...
New Members
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Michael HillUniversity of Maryland System - University College -
Kerry MuehlenbeckMesa Community/Technical College -
Sharon BanksJohnson C. Smith University -
William StadlerSaint Martin's College -
Smita Ekka DewanCity University of New York System -
Gianrico PierucciSan Francisco Police Department Major Crimes Unit, Homicide Detail (Retired) -
Cathryn LaveryIona College -
Kulvadee ThongpibulNone -
Anniston BickmannLouisiana Community/Technical College System -
Stacy DewaldUniversity of St. Francis -
Elycia DanielClark Atlanta University
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Steven HoughNorthwest Florida State College -
Smadav AntivirusOdigia -
Curt BarkerWestern Illinois University -
Jay ZumbrunCommunity College of Baltimore County -
John AngellInstitute for European Intelligence & Security -
TD CAMPBELLCox Enterprises -
Jesus CastilloUniversity of Central Oklahoma -
Huan GaoCalifornia State University, Stanislaus -
Anna StoneBeverly Hills Design Institute -
Fabio LimaLima -
Kimberly HutsonBryant and Stratton College -
Dan DeiteringIntermediate District 287 -
Deborah CORECaney Valley High School
Materials by Discipline
- Corrections (45)
- Courts (15)
- Crime and Communites (17)
- Crime (62)
- Drugs (14)
- Forensics (113)
- Intelligence (36)
- Justice System (44)
- Juvenile Justice (17)
- Law & Society (68)
- Law Enforcement (81)
- Victims (21)
Professional Organizations
- Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences
- American Correctional Association
- American Jail Association
- American Probation and Parole Association
- International Association of Chiefs of Police
- International Association for Intelligence Education
- Midwest Criminal Justice Association
- National Criminal Justice Association
- Northeastern Association of Criminal Justice Sciences
- Southern Criminal Justice Association
- Southwestern Association of Criminal Justice
- International Association for Intelligence Education
Journals & Publications
- Applied Psychology in Criminal Justice
- British Journal of Criminology
- Corrections Today
- Evidence Technology Magazine
- FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin
- Federal Probation Journal
- Homeland Security Affairs
- Journal of Criminal Justice
- Journal of Homeland Security Education
- Journal of National Security Law and Policy
- Perspectives on Terrorism
- Police Chief Magazine
- The Open Criminology Journal
- Trends and Issues in Crime and Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice on the Web
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Progressive US local prosecutors increasingly face challenges to remove them outside of elections
Apr 17, 2026 04:11 AM PDT
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Marin Celebrates Resilience of People Thriving after Incarceration
Apr 17, 2026 04:04 AM PDT
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How Georgia bureaucrats undermine a law meant to help poor drivers - Reason Foundation
Apr 17, 2026 03:35 AM PDT
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Louisiana revisits parole possibility for non-unanimous jury convictions
Apr 17, 2026 03:05 AM PDT
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Inside a Prison Barber Class That Requires Men to Learn Women's Styles
Apr 17, 2026 03:05 AM PDT
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US Attorney of New Jersey was lawfully appointed, court rules
Apr 17, 2026 02:25 AM PDT
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Should veterans get a 'second look' at long prison sentences after military service?
Apr 17, 2026 12:24 AM PDT
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Structural Drivers of Neighborhood Food Access: Implications for Policy Change
Apr 17, 2026 12:21 AM PDT
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Consolidation or Retaliation?: Republican lawmakers move to eliminate the job Calvin Duncan ...
Apr 16, 2026 11:06 PM PDT
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N.C. A&T Researchers Advance Coastal Resilience, Sustainable Energy Innovation
Apr 16, 2026 09:13 PM PDT
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Department of Justice's New Business-Friendly Corporate Enforcement Policy Rewards Self ...
Apr 16, 2026 08:33 PM PDT
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Jury Finds New Haven Man Guilty of Sexually Assaulting Minor - CT.gov
Apr 16, 2026 06:41 PM PDT
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270 women in criminal justice gather for wellness and connection - WWLP
Apr 16, 2026 06:40 PM PDT
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Clark County DA called on to honor judge's ruling vacating a prisoner's conviction
Apr 16, 2026 05:06 PM PDT
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Nessel highlights AG role to Michigan Senate panel as it mulls budget to be inherited by successor
Apr 16, 2026 05:06 PM PDT
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Human Trafficking in the Digital Age | John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Apr 16, 2026 04:57 PM PDT
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Utilizing AI and Data in the Criminal Justice System - American Bar Association
Apr 16, 2026 04:49 PM PDT
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Over 200 women in criminal justice gather for wellness and connection - WWLP
Apr 16, 2026 04:35 PM PDT
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270 women in criminal justice gather for wellness and connection - YouTube
Apr 16, 2026 04:31 PM PDT
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Only a fraction of WA police have done mandatory de-escalation training | The Seattle Times
Apr 16, 2026 04:28 PM PDT