Resources and Organizations

Many organizations work to reduce crime, support victims, and improve public safety. These resources provide information, research, and assistance to communities affected by crime.

1. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

The FBI collects national crime statistics and investigates major crimes across the United States.

FBI Crime Data Explorer

2. Bureau of Justice Statistics

This organization provides research and data about crime, prisons, and the criminal justice system.

Bureau of Justice Statistics

3. National Institute of Justice

The NIJ funds research on crime prevention and criminal justice policies.

National Institute of Justice

4. Southern Poverty Law Center

The SPLC focuses on civil rights issues and tracks hate groups and hate crimes.

Southern Poverty Law Center

 

5. National Center for Victims of Crime

 

This organization supports victims of crime through advocacy, education, and resources.

National Center for Victims of Crime

 

 

APA References

Federal Bureau of Investigation. (2023). Crime in the United States. FBI.gov.

National Institute of Justice. (2023). Causes of crime. NIJ.gov.

Bureau of Justice Statistics. (2023). National Crime Victimization Survey. BJS.gov.

Sampson, R. J. (2012). Great American city: Chicago and the enduring neighborhood effect. University of Chicago Press.

Merton, R. K. (1938). Social structure and anomie. American Sociological Review, 3(5), 672–682.