Crime & Delinquency

"...collects, analyzes, publishes, and disseminates information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and the operation of justice systems at all levels of government.”

Provides access to a vast archive of social science data; available as data files for use with statistical software such as SAS, SPSS, and Stata.

"Our policy work is conducted through the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Each year, more than 6,000 experts...volunteer their time to serve on hundreds of study committees that examine some of society's most pressing issues. The reports that result from their efforts often form the basis of public policy for decades to come. In addition, members of standing committees and roundtables provide ongoing advice and guidance on a range of issues."

May require user to create a username & password to set up an account (free) to access data.

"...promotes scholarly exchange among researchers in the child maltreatment field." Requires faculty member to request data.

Our mission is to improve government decision making and public policy, increase public understanding, and promote the acquisition and dissemination of knowledge in matters involving science, engineering, technology, and health. Our independent, expert reports and other scientific activities inform policies and actions that have the power to improve the lives of people in the U.S. and around the world.

"...enables users to access online information via OJJDP's Web site to learn more about juvenile crime and victimization and about youth involved in the juvenile justice system."

Provides statistical data on member countries on a wide variety of topics, including education.

"[Serves as] the primary source for cross-nationally comparable statistics on education, science and technology, culture, and communication for more than 200 countries and territories."

Contains crime statistics compiled by over 17,000 law enforcement agencies across the United States. Full-text data available since 1995. Includes links to Crime in the United States statistics, Hate Crime Statistics, Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted, and other related topics.