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The following databases should be searched first when looking for sociological or criminal justice articles.

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Criminal Justice Abstracts with Full Text This link opens in a new window
A full-text database for criminal justice and criminology research. It provides top journals and magazines covering all related subjects, including forensic sciences, corrections, policing, criminal law and investigation.
ERIC This link opens in a new window
An authoritative database of indexed and full-text education literature and resources sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences of the U.S. Department of Education. Includes journal articles, books, conference papers, curriculum guides, dissertations and policy papers.
APA PsycCollection This link opens in a new window
Peer-reviewed literature in behavioral science and mental health from the 17th and 18th centuries, with extensive coverage from the 1800s to the present. Includes books and book chapters, dissertations, abstracts, international publications from more than 50 countries, and journals published in 29 languages. Current PDF or HTML full-text journal articles from across psychology and the behavioral and social sciences. Current and historical context.

Subjects: behavioral science, mental health, neuroscience, business, nursing, law and education
Social Science Premium Collection This link opens in a new window
Social Science Premium Collection provides bibliographic coverage of current research focused on social work, human services, and related areas, including social welfare, social policy, and community development. The database abstracts and indexes over 1,406 serials publications and includes abstracts of journal articles and dissertations, and citations to book reviews.
SocINDEX Collection This link opens in a new window
SocINDEX with Full Text is a robust full-text research database covering sociology and related disciplines, including social work, gender studies, criminal justice, social psychology, racial studies, and religion.

Social Work Abstracts: Abstracts from social work and related journals.
Criminal Justice Database This link opens in a new window
Includes data on crime: its causes, impacts, legal and social implications, litigation and crime trends. Provided by NC LIVE.

Electronic Media

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Kanopy This link opens in a new window
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