Criminal Justice Research Guide

NC LIVE Databases

Academic Search Complete is a great database to begin research on any subject. If you have a research project for English, Psychology, Sociology, Nursing, Sonography, Biology or anything else, give this database a shot.
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CQ Researcher provides original, comprehensive reporting and analysis on issues shaping our world. CQ Researcher offers offer in-depth, non-biased coverage of political and social issues, with regular reports on topics in health, international and legal affairs, education, the environment, technology, and the U.S. economy.
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PsycINFO is a very good database to begin research for a Criminal Justice class. The database has information about the psychological aspects of criminals.
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Library Contacts
Isaac Meadows
imeadows@spcc.edu
704-272-5387
Horne Library
LLP Campus

Nathan Shephard
nshephard@spcc.edu
704-993-2409
Carpenter Library
OCH Campus

Books

New Books in Criminal Justice - Look here for a list of books we have recently added to our collection for criminal justice.

Library Online Catalog - Click here to search the catalog for books related to criminal justice.

Websites

Crime in NC - part of a nationwide, cooperative statistical effort administered by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, this site gives statistics on crime in NC as well as other statistics provided by the SBI, such as the number of concealed handgun permits - listed by county.

National Criminal Justice Reference Service - has a wealth of resources related to crime, victim assistance, and public safety

Officer.com - this site provides national news to the law enforcement field. Areas covered include current events, law enforcement technology, and law enforcement product news, among others.