Bachelor of Professional Arts, Criminal Justice Major - Research tools
Check the links on this page for professional associations and organizations in the criminal justice field. Many of them publish journals, newsletters, and other publications as well as routes to professional development and accreditation. Some of them offer scholarships, grants, study and research opportunities. All of them provide a collegial environment for professionals in your field.
Disclaimer: Athabasca University is not responsible for the content of external sites.
- Alberta Crime Prevention
"The Alberta Community Crime Prevention Association ( ACCPA) represents individuals and organizations interested in preventing and reducing crime in Alberta communities."
(About ACCPA, n.d., para. 1) - Children and Youth Crime Prevention Through Social Development
"This website explains both the theory and practice of crime prevention through social development, highlights some of the most exciting current projects in this area, and provides opportunities for you to get involved. "
(Crime Prevention Home Page, n.d., para. 7) - Government of Canada - National Crime Prevention Strategy
"The National Crime Prevention Strategy is the Government of Canada's action plan to reduce crime by addressing its root causes in order to build stronger, healthier communities."
(National Crime Prevention Strategy, n.d., para. 1) - Government of Canada - Public Safety
Access the Government of Canada’s Public Safety webpage for resources - Ontario Provincial Police Crime Prevention
This site provides valuable information regarding Crime Stoppers, youth issues, seniors' assistance, abuse issues, community issues, and rural and agricultural crime.
(Crime Prevention Section, n.d.)
- International Association of Law Enforcement Planners
"The Association, based upon cooperation, shares information about the latest innovations, issues, problems and solutions confronting criminal justice today. IALEP serves as a forum to exchange ideas, programs, techniques, and policies."
(Home: Introduction – History and Organization of the International Association of Law Enforcement Planners, n.d., para. 2) - World Factbook of Criminal Justice Systems
"This factbook... provides narrative descriptions of the criminal justice systems of 45 countries around the world."
(The World Factbook of Criminal Justice Systems: Abstract, para. 1)
- Calgary Police Service - Gang Information
This website has been set up to inform concerned Calgarians about the efforts of the Calgary Police Service to prevent gang-related crime and violence.
(Home, 2006, para. 1) - Street Gangs: A Review of Theory, Interventions, and Implications for Corrections
A paper co-authored by Vincent Roper, Ph.D, Associate Professor of Criminal Justice at Athabasca University. "This paper aims to review the literature surrounding street gangs to better inform Correctional Service of Canada policies, procedures, and future research. Gang definitions, the evolution of street gangs and the current scope of the street gang problem, both inside and outside the institution, are presented in an American and Canadian context."
(Correctional Services of Canada: Research – 2004 No R–161 – Executive Summary, 2004, para. 2) - The Community Solution to Gang Violence
This website "is an initiative comprised of diverse groups of individuals, including private citizens, community organizations and all levels of government, who work collaboratively on a strategic, community–wide approach to address the issues of gangs and gang violence."
(CSGV Initiative: Vision Statement, 2005, para. 1)
- International Police Association: United States Section
"The association promotes global and cultural friendship among [active and retired] peace officers."
(About the IPA, n.d., para. 1) - International Union of Police Associations
The IUPA "works to improve legislation that protects and affects public safety officers."
(About IUPA: Our Mission, 2006, para. 1) - The Canadian Association for Security and Intelligence Studies ( CASIS)
"Its principal purpose is to provide informed debate in Canada on security and intelligence issues."
( CASIS Homepage, n.d., para. 1) - The International Police Executive Symposium
"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."
(Home, n.d., para. 1)
- Statistics Canada - Crime and Justice
A list of surveys of surveys and statistical programs related to criminal justice. - Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics
"The Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics brings together data from more than 100 sources about many aspects of criminal justice in the United States."
(Home: Welcome, n.d., para. 1) - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
"The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is a global leader in the fight against illicit drugs and international crime."
(About Us, 2006, para. 1) - United Nations Survey of Crime Trends
"The collection of statistics on crime at the international level."
(Research: Crime Statistics, Research and Analysis – United Nations Surveys on Crime Trends and the Operation of Criminal Justice Systems, 2006, para. 1) - Vera Institute of Justice
"The Vera Institute of Justice works closely with leaders in government and civil society to improve the services people rely on for safety and justice. Vera develops innovative, affordable programs that often grow into self-sustaining organizations, studies social problems and current responses, and provides practical advice and assistance to government officials in New York and around the world."
(About Vera: Mission and Origins, n.d., para. 1)
- Youth justice legislation in Canada
A summary of changes in youth justice legislation in Canada available through Library of Parliament. - Chronic and Persistent Young Offenders
- Women in International Security - Canada and Abroad
"WIIS is a non-profit, non-partisan membership organization dedicated to increasing the influence of women in foreign and defense affairs by raising their numbers and visibility, while enhancing dialogue on international security issues."
(About WIIS, n.d., para. 1)
- Antitrust Division
The mission of the Antitrust Division has been to promote and protect the competitive process-and the American economy-through the enforcement of the antitrust laws. - FBI - White-Collar Crime
"Here you can learn about the many white-collar crimes the FBI investigates, how to protect yourself from common scams, and what to do if you think you've been victimized."
(White-Collar Crime, n.d., para. 1) - Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
"The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is a network, a means of bringing people and information together to fight the complex problem of money laundering."
(About FinCen: Overview, n.d., para. 1) - International High-Tech Crime Investigation Association
"The High Technology Crime Investigation Association (HTCIA) is designed to encourage, promote, aid and effect the voluntary interchange of data, information, experience, ideas and knowledge about methods, processes, and techniques relating to investigations and security in advanced technologies among its membership."
(Home, n.d., para. 1) - Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
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