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juvenile crime
This guide is an introduction to the research process that, while not
being an exhaustive list of information resources available, should be helpful in getting
started in your research about juvenile crime. Below you
will find pointers to suggested research terms about juvenile crime, materials in the library catalog about
juvenile crime,
websites relevant to juvenile crime, and links to library
databases that contain information about juvenile crime.
Please use our email reference
service, contact us at (310) 434-4254, or visit us in the library at
the reference desk if you need further assistance.
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Research Terms Materials in the Library
Catalog Websites
Library Databases
Suggested Research Terms
One of the really helpful things when searching for information about a topic
is a short list of terms related to a topic. We think the following terms
will help with your research about juvenile crime:
- school violence
- juvenile justice
- violent children
- bad behavior
- social problems
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Materials in the library catalog about juvenile crime
We have the following materials in the library catalog about juvenile crime:
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Websites on juvenile crime
The following websites will help you with your research on juvenile crime:
- Building Blocks
for Youth
- Informative site on issues relating to juvenile
crime and justice. Building Blocks for Youth is a group of
children's advocates, law enforcement officials, and others
dedicated to protecting and advocating for minority youths
involved in the justice system. Topics covered include youths in
the adult criminal justice system, race issues, "get
tough" on juveniles legislation, juvenile courts, and the
dangers of incarcerating juveniles with adult offenders. The Web
site includes an online newsletter, reports, fact sheets, and news
articles and links.
- http://www.buildingblocksforyouth.org/
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- ABA Juvenile
Justice Center
- In the rapidly changing juvenile justice system, this site by
the American Bar Association provides information and advocacy,
including many links to other sites concerning juvenile criminal
matters. A special page presents information on the death penalty
as applied to individuals who committed murder while a juvenile.
The site also offers publications relating to juvenile justice and
adequate representation of juveniles.
- http://www.abanet.org/crimjust/juvjus/
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- Youth Violence:
A Report of the Surgeon General
- Full-text report from David Satcher, Surgeon General of the
United States. A scholarly look at the development, risks,
prevention, and future outlook of this important issue.
- http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/youthviolence/report.html
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Library Databases relevant to juvenile crime
The following Santa Monica College Library online databases may contain material
relevant to juvenile crime. Databases may include magazine,
newspaper and journal articles. Off-campus users, please note: you must be a Santa
Monica College student, faculty or staff member to use these services.
Academic Search Premier, MasterFile Premier
Academic Search Premier and MasterFile Premier provide
full text for over 6200 periodicals including full text
for more than 3,500 peer-reviewed journals. Coverage spans
virtually every area of academic study and offers information
dating as far back as 1975.
ERIC
ERIC, the Educational Resource Information Center contains more than 2,200 digests along with references for additional information and citations and abstracts from over 980 educational and education-related journals.
Professional Development Collection
Over 550 full-text journals of interest to professional educators, librarians and education researchers. Offers information on a wide variety of educational topics ranging from children's health and development to pedagogical theory and practice. This database also contains more than 200 educational reports.
National Newspapers (U.S.)
Searchable index for recent issues of the Los Angeles Times, New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal and the Christian Science Monitor. Full-text for newer issues and citations for older materials. More information on coverage
Newspaper Source (Regional, National and International)
Provides selected full text for 25 national (U.S.) and international newspapers. The database also contains full text television & radio news transcripts, and selected full text for more than 200 regional (U.S.) newspapers.
Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection
Provides coverage of nearly 550 full text journals,
covering topics
such as emotional and behavioral characteristics, psychiatry
& psychology, mental processes, anthropology, and observational
and experimental methods.
Health Source
Health Source: Consumer Edition offers information
on many health topics
including the medical sciences, food sciences and nutrition,
childcare, sports medicine and general health. Has full text for
nearly 300 journals.
JSTOR
Back issues of over 300 scholarly journals in a wide variety of disciplines: African American Studies, African Studies, Anthropology, Archeology, Art and Architecture, Asian Studies, Ecology, Economics, Education, Finance, Geography, History, Language & Literature, Latin American Studies, Mathematics, Music, Middle East Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Population Studies, Slavic Studies, Sociology and Statistics.
Philosophy and Religion Collection
Covers such topics as epistemology, political philosophy,
philosophy of language, moral philosophy and the history of
philosophy, world religions, biblical studies,
religious history. Includes more than 300 full text journals.
RAND California
An extensive database on California and its cities and counties. Includes information on California public policy issues, statistics on business, employment, population, real estate, and crime rates, school test scores and monthly reports on the California economy.
Library of Congress.
Researched and evaluated by:
Michele Mednick, Librarian
5/21/02
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