Criminal Justice: Websites

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Criminal Justice Websites

• National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) 

  A federally funded resource offering justice and drug-related information to support research, policy, and program development worldwide.

   
• National Institute of Justice 

  The research, development and evaluation agency of the U.S. Department of Justice, that is dedicated to improving knowledge and understanding of crime and justice issues through science.

   
• The National Gang Center (NGC) 

  A project jointly funded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) and the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Disseminates information, knowledge, and outcome‐driven practices that engage and empower those in local communities with chronic and emerging gang problems to create comprehensive solutions to prevent gang violence, reduce gang involvement, and suppress gang‐related crime.

   
• The Federal Bureau of Investigations 

  National security organization dedicated in investigating counterterrorism, counterintelligence, cyber, public corruption, civil rights, transnational organized crime, white collar crimes, violent crimes, and weapons of mass destruction and protecting the United States from terrorism, espionage, cyber-attacks, and major criminal threats.

   
• The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) 

  A federal executive department of the United States government responsible for the enforcement of the law and administration of justice in the United States.

   
• The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) 

  A component of the U.S. Department of Justice responsible for advancing the practice of community policing by the nation's state, local, territorial, and tribal law enforcement agencies through information and grant resources.

   

• State of Georgia 

  Official government site of the State of Georgia.

   
• The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) 

  An independent, statewide agency that supports the state's criminal justice system in the areas of criminal investigations, forensic laboratory services and computerized criminal justice information.

   
• Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Division of Forensic Services 

  The second statewide crime laboratory in the United States, the Division of Forensic Sciences furnishes scientific support to the Criminal Justice System of Georgia. Laboratory scientists and technicians in specialized disciplines collect, analyze, and interpret all aspects of physical evidence for officers, investigators, and District Attorneys throughout the state.

   
• The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) 

  A statewide body established to build consensus and unity among the State's diverse and interdependent criminal justice system components. Among those responsibilities is to serve as the statewide clearinghouse for criminal justice information and research, develop criminal justice legislative and executive policy proposals, and serve in an advisory capacity to the governor on issues impacting the criminal justice system.

   
• The Georgia Department of Corrections 

  Protects the public by operating safe and secure facilities through the development of professional staff and effective offender management.

   
• The Georgia Judicial Gateway (GJG) 

  This link, created by the Judicial Council / Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC), facilitates access to numerous services provided by both public and private entities. This Portal is provided to enable Citizens and Court Professionals to access Vital Judicial Services throughout the State of Georgia. Please note that authentication may be required to access certain features/functions.

   
• Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.) 

  Improves law enforcement in the state by identifying qualified, professionally trained, ethical and competent peace officers and criminal justice professionals.

   
• The Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) 

  Oversees the day-to-day operations of the Georgia State Patrol, Capitol Police, and the Motor Carrier Compliance Division. Information of each division under the DPS is located within this site.

   
• The Georgia Public Safety Training Center (GPSTC) 

  The state’s premier training facility for all state and local public safety-related units of government including police officers, firefighters, 911 operators, coroners, emergency management officers, rescue officers, jail officers and other emergency service personnel.

   
• Georgia Profile 

  Visual charts on prison statistics in the state of Georgia created by Prison Policy Initiative. A non-profit, non-partisan organization that produces cutting edge research to expose the broader harm of mass criminalization, and then sparks advocacy campaigns to create a more just society.

   
• The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice 

  A multi-faceted agency that serves the state`s youthful offenders up to the age of 21. Their mission is to protect and serve the citizens of Georgia by holding young offenders accountable for their actions through the delivery of services and sanctions in appropriate settings and by supporting youth in their communities to become productive and law-abiding citizens.

   
• The Georgia Drugs and Narcotics Agency (GDNA) 

  Protects the health, safety and welfare of state residents by enforcing drug laws and ensuring that only licensed facilities and pharmacists distribute medications.

   
• New Georgia Encyclopedia 

  The first state encyclopedia designed exclusively for online publication, the New Georgia Encyclopedia reveals the state's rich history, diverse culture, and still-unfolding story. With existing content updated and new content added regularly, the encyclopedia is an organic, "living" project.

   
• Georgia Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division (GADNRLE) 

  Responsible for protecting Georgia's wildlife populations by enforcing laws, rules and regulations pertaining to game and non-game animals, threatened and endangered plants and animals, exotic animals, boating safety, litter and waste control and other natural resource issues.

   
• Georgia Department of Community Supervision 

  Employs evidence-based practices to hold offenders accountable and reduce the state's recidivism rate.

   
• State Bar of Georgia 

  Exists to foster among the members of the Bar of this state the principles of duty and service to the public; to improve the administration of justice; and to advance the science of law. All persons authorized to practice law in this state are required to be members.

   
• Georgia Asylum and Immigration Network 

  Provides free immigration legal services to victims of crime and persecution

   
• Georgia Justice Project 

  Georgia Justice Project strengthens our community by demonstrating a better way to represent and support individuals in the criminal justice system and reduce barriers to reentry. GJP promotes innovative change through direct legal representation, policy advocacy, education and coalition building.

   
• Georgia Public Policy Foundation 

  State-focused, independent, non-partisan and market-oriented in its approach, the Foundation conducts scholarly research and analysis of state public policy issues, and works to educate citizens, policy-makers and the media.

   
• Understanding the Georgia’s Criminal Justice System 

  Information about Georgia's criminal justice system by Georgia state records