Articles from all subject areas gathered from more than 11,000 magazines, journals, books and reports. Subjects include astronomy, multicultural studies, humanities, geography, history, law, pharmaceutical sciences, women's studies, and more. Coverage from 1887 to present. Start your research here.
Articles from more than 1,900 magazines, journals and books that relate to associate degree programs of study including computer & data processing, forensics, graphic arts, health information technology, massage therapy, alcohol & drug abuse counseling, law enforcement & criminal justice, paralegal studies, and many more.
Provides abstracts and full-text coverage from over 580 journals on subjects like: criminology, criminal justice, corrections and prisons, criminal investigations, forensic sciences and investigation, substance abuse and addiction, and probation and parole.
Designed to offer current news pertaining to all branches of the military and government, this database offers a thorough collection of periodicals, academic journals and other content pertinent to the increasing needs of these sites.
Over 2,500 journal titles focused on the interdisciplinary aspects of worldwide behavioral and social science research and literature. Includes dissertation abstracts, publications from more than 50 countries, and APA selected, peer-reviewed content.
This comprehensive research database contains articles that cover topics from criminology and criminal justice, ethnic, racial, and gender studies, marriage and family, social development, social psychology, social structure, social work, substance abuse and other addictions, violence and more.
HeinOnline AcademicThis link opens in a new windowHeinOnline Academic includes more than 100 million pages of multidisciplinary content in more than 100 subject areas, including history, political science, criminal justice, religious studies, international relations, women’s studies, pre-law, and many more. With more historical content than any other database, HeinOnline provides access to 300+ years of information on political development and the complete history of the creation of government and legal systems around the world. Among the many databases included, HeinOnline’s journal collection features nearly 2,800 periodicals relating to a variety of subject areas, with all coverage dating from inception to the most currently published issues in most cases.
eBook Central via ProQuest is a collection of ebooks selected by Rasmussen University Librarians to aid in research and support course assignments.
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Credo Reference offers full-text online versions of hundreds of reference books in all major subjects. It includes dictionaries, bilingual dictionaries, thesauri, encyclopedias, quotations and atlases, plus a wide range of subject-specific titles. Also featured are concept maps for visual learners, tables, interactive maps, timelines, and talking dictionaries.
Governed by the belief that everyone should have free and open access to the law, Cornell University Law School maintains this premier database of U.S. and state laws, case law, Federal regulations.
A companion to FindLaw.com, this cite includes additional resources on topics such as law firm management, legal careers, and additional legal resources.
The Bureau of Justice Statistics' mission is to collect, analyze, publish, and disseminate information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and the operation of justice systems at all levels of government. These data are critical to federal, state, and local policymakers in combating crime and ensuring that justice is both efficient and evenhanded.
Resources curated by the National Archive of Criminal Justice Data (NACJD) facilitates research in criminal justice and criminology, through the preservation, enhancement, and sharing of computerized data resources; through the production of original research based on archived data; and through specialized training workshops in quantitative analysis of crime and justice data.
One of two main measures of crime in the United States, the NCVS is a national survey of approximately 49,000 to 77,400 households twice a year in the United States, on the frequency of crime victimization, as well as characteristics and consequences of victimization.
The Uniform Crime Reports (UCR) is one of two primary measures of crime in the nation. The program was conceived in 1929 by the International Association of Chiefs of Police to meet the need for reliable uniform crime statistics for the nation.
Counseling and Therapy in Video provides faculty and students with a first-hand look at the realities of working with clients and the challenges associated with putting theoretical concepts into practice. These collection provide a thorough grounding in dozens of therapeutic methods and diagnoses, insight into the human condition, and training in skills such as reflection and empathy while working with specific populations such as veterans and teens.
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More than 120 hours of video covering all branches of the Criminal Justice system, the Criminology & Criminal Justice Collection supports students and researchers at all levels via tutorial videos that take viewers step-by-step through the criminal investigation process; case studies that show how that research affects policy and practices; and films that take you inside forensics labs, correctional facilities, and court rooms.
Business, justice studies, technology and design, and allied health disciplines are all covered in this database of databases! Highlights include access to HOOVERS business content, the Wall Street Journal, and the New York Times.
Browse all of the academic videos available in the Films on Demand suite. Browse most popular, recently added, featured producers, and subjects.
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The purpose of CALEA’s Accreditation Programs is to improve the delivery of public safety services by maintaining a body of standards covering a wide range of up-to-date public safety initiatives,establishing and administering an accreditation process, and recognizing professional excellence.
he Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) is the component within the U.S. Department of Justice dedicated to the concept that trust and mutual respect between police and the communities they serve is critical to public safety.
The FBI investigates terrorism, counterintelligence, cyber crime, public corruption, civil rights, organized crime, white-collar crime, violent crime and major theft. Explore credible information and statistics on these topics here.
The IACP advances professional police services; promotes enhanced administrative, technical, and operational police practices; fosters cooperation and the exchange of information and experience among police leaders and police organizations of recognized professional and technical standing throughout the world.
The National Center for Women & Policing conducts and disseminates original research on the status of women in policing and the impact of gender on police operations.
The National Institute of Justice is dedicated to improving knowledge and understanding of crime and justice issues through science. NIJ provides objective and independent knowledge and tools to reduce crime and promote justice, particularly at the state and local levels.
The Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) is a police research and policy organization and a provider of management services, technical assistance, and executive-level education to support law enforcement agencies.
The US Department of Justice, an Executive department of the U.S. government, is the world's largest law office and the central agency for enforcement of Federal laws.
U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation Database-driven, customizable access to official UCR statistics. Crime - National or State Level, State-by-state and national crime estimates by year(s)
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Practice taking Police Officer exams through the Learning Express database. Select "Prepare for Law Enforcement Exams" from the list. (Accounts much be created using your Rasmussen student email and password in order to access and take the practice exams.)
Skill Surfer contains examination preparation materials including sample tests for many standardized exams. Click on the link for more information about how to use this resource.
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