Criminal Justice and other Legal Resources

  1. Forensic Psychology Database
  2. In addition to understanding psychology and why people do the things they do, forensic psychologists must also have an extensive background in criminal justice. It is a rather specialized field and those who are extremely good at what they do often find themselves being ?expert witnesses? in criminal trials. read more

  3. The New Era of Identity Theft Protection
  4. Identity theft continues to be one of the biggest crimes in the nation. 1 out of every 10 U.S. consumers has already been a victim of identity fraud and the numbers continue to grow. With the surge of social media sites, the threat of someone stealing your private details online has become easier for these resourceful thieves. Here are some valuable tips to protect yourself from the risk of identity fraud and what to do if you suspect someone has been using your personal information for their financial gain. read more

  5. African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights
  6. Resources from the African Commission on Human and People's rights. read more

  7. The Lawyer's Guide to the Internet
  8. Back before the Internet was considered a professional necessity, there was a book that was written to help lawyers figure out what all that new-fangled technology was all about. It was (and still is) called The Lawyer's Guide to the Internet. read more

  9. Duhaime Legal Dictionary
  10. Readable, plain English legal resources and information about legal terms and definitions, popular and useful legal topics, and other legal matters in this site. read more

  11. Recession-Proof Jobs: Paralegals Raise the Bar
  12. A paralegal career is a great choice to survive the recession and provide a stable income for you and your family. read more

  13. The Emancipation Proclamation
  14. The Emancipation Proclamation was issued by President Abraham Lincoln during the American Civil War. Right before Lincoln was elected president he was a lawyer on the Eighth Judicial Circuit and he had much practice representing people and cases read more

  15. Abortion Rights: A look at law, history and religion
  16. Before the 1800s, abortions had been performed for thousands of years. It wasn't until later years that people started to pass laws that would outlaw it. read more

  17. Fighting Identity Theft
  18. Identity theft is a growing problem, and with the increasing exchange of money over the internet conciously protecting your identity is becoming more important than ever. read more

  19. Exploring Forensic Science
  20. Forensic science is a fascinating topic that is basically defined as the application of science to the law. read more

  21. Jury Duty Guide
  22. Jury duty guide and other resources regarding court and jury duty read more

  23. A Virtual Tour of the National Civil Rights Movement
  24. The United States of America has undergone a number of changes in the 200+ years the country has been in existence. For a country that once believed that slavery was acceptable, the movement to have all people be treated equally has been one of the biggest changes. read more

  25. Amistad case
  26. The Amistad Case is regarded as a very significant legal battle in American history. It is remembered as one of the earliest civil rights cases that were held at the Supreme Court, and it was also the first time that the abolitionists were granted victory in a trial that involved slavery read more

  27. Scopes Monkey Trial
  28. In 1925, at a high school in Dayton, Tennessee, a high school science teacher by the name of John Scopes tested a law about teaching evolution in the classroom read more

  29. A Guide to Online Research
  30. As the world becomes increasingly reliant on the internet, more researching is being done online as opposed to in libraries. With millions of websites up and running, there is a great deal of information available for internet users who need to do research. read more

  31. Sherlock Holmes Mysteries
  32. The author of the world's favorite detective novels, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, was born in 1859 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Doyle learned the art of storytelling at the knee of his book loving mother, Mary. read more

  33. US Supreme Court Resources & Case Databases
  34. The United States Supreme Court is the highest court in the country. It is comprised of eight Associate Justices and one Chief Justice, who are nominated by the President and confirmed by a vote of the Senate. read more

  35. The History of the Legal System
  36. Sumerians are known more for cuneiform script than the origins of formally written law. The evolution of the code of law over the past 4000 years depicts mankind's cultural revolutions. read more

  37. Temperance & Prohibition: When the U.S. went dry
  38. There was a time in the United States when many religious groups spoke out about alcohol consumption in the country. These powerful groups believed that alcohol was the work of the devil, and that it needed to be stopped in order to save the country. The supporters of the temperance movement became so vocal that they convinced the government to prohibit the sale, distribution and consumption of alcohol. read more

  39. Steps to Prepare a Science Fair Project
  40. Creating a science fair project requires a thought out plan before executing it. Also knowing the rules and guidelines to the science fair that your participating in are key. read more

  41. The Jonestown Massacre
  42. The Jonestown Massacre is remembered as one of the most tragic cult events in history. The incident happened on the 18th of November, 1978, and it involved the mass suicide of more than 900 members of a cult group. read more

  43. The Montgomery Bus Boycott
  44. The Montgomery Bus Boycott was a protest campaign that took place from December 1, 1955 to December 20, 1956. read more

  45. The Fells Acres Daycare Case
  46. The Fells Acres Day Care Center was a day care located in Malden, Massachusetts. read more

  47. History of the American Flag
  48. The American flag as it's known today has evolved a lot over the last 200 plus years. The flag's design may have changed, but the meaning, a symbol of unity, strength, and pride, has remained the same. read more

  49. Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Family
  50. By 1967, Charles Manson was 36 years old. He had spent more than half of his life in prison for burglary and petty theft. Moving to San Fransico's hippie haven Haight-Ashbury, he established himself as something of a guru to the lonely runaways he found there. read more

  51. Laws against Unsolicited emails
  52. Do you receive unsolicited emails? These unsolicited emails are called Spam, and they aren't just annoying, they are illegal. read more

  53. The history of race in prison
  54. The first prison in terms of the modern sense of the word was the Walnut Street Prison in Philadelphia. This jail set forth the standard that later versions would use. read more

  55. The Legend of Robin Hood
  56. Robin Hood has been a legendary figure that followed the exploits of outlaw/hero Robin, who roamed the Sherwood Forrest robbing from the rich and gaving to the poor, the Sherriff of Nottingham who constantly chased Robin, the lovely Maid Marian who was the object of Robin's affection and Robin's band of Merry Men.However, these characterizations were based on original stories of Robin Hood. read more

  57. Commonsense Guide to Cyber Security for Small Businesses
  58. The Commonsense Guide to Cyber Security for Small Businesses outlines 12 ways small businesses can protect themselves from cyber attacks and cites actual cases where the outlined protective measures could have prevented attacks to real-life small businesses. read more

  59. Improving Security across the Software Development Lifecycle
  60. The task force report Improving Security across the Software Development Lifecycle presents the findings and recommendations of the National Cyber Security Partnership on how to establish increased security throughout the software development lifecycle. read more

  61. Information, Security, Governance
  62. The report Information Security Governance: A Call to Action provides recommendations on measures the private sector can take to best secure their information assets and incorporate the issue of information security into their corporate governance policies. read more

  63. Processes to Produce Secure Software
  64. A compilation of contributed papers by the Software Development Lifecycle of the Cyber Security Summit, Processes to Produce Secure Software: Towards more Secure Software addresses topics concerning software security. read more

  65. Internet Resources for Gay and Lesbian Politics and Law
  66. A highly useful index of organizations and legal resources for the gay and lesbian community. This index is a great reference tool complete with legal, political and media resources for gay, lesbian and transgender topics. read more

  67. Criminal Justice for Kids
  68. Forensic science is a fascinating topic that is basically defined as the application of science to the law. read more

  69. Cyberspace Law Resources
  70. Computer crime is an ever-growing problem that has the potential to cause severe damage to any computer or computer network. The threat of cybercrime was once limited to worms and viruses unleashed by bored and curious hackers. read more

  71. The Geneva Conventions
  72. The Geneva Conventions consist of four treaties that standarize international law for war victims. read more

  73. The First Amendment Pages
  74. A resource page for anyone wanting to learn about the First Amendment. It provides information on each of the liberties guaranteed by the First Amendment. read more

  75. Criminal Justice Resources
  76. Essential Criminal Justice Resources for Students and Professionals. read more

  77. War Powers Act of 1973
  78. The War Powers Act was passed in 1973 over the veto of President Richard Nixon. Officially named the The War Power Resolution of 1973 , this act is a United States Congress joint resolution providing the President with the power to send U.S. armed forces into action with the authorization of Congress. read more

  79. Chinese Legal System
  80. The earliest mention of law in China occurs around 800 B.C. in a time when numerous feudal systems existed together and warred against one another on a regular basis. Laws of this time were mostly mysticism mixed with traditional law . Today, the Chinese Legal System is a bit more modern, but incredibly complex. read more

  81. Political Database of the USA and Latin America
  82. Understanding the political system in the Americas is a large undertaking. Look here for some educational resources to learn more about the political system, parties, and current legislation read more

  83. Where to Get a Divorce
  84. Getting a divorce is tough on many levels, but there are actually some states that make it easier to get a divorce in than others. Although there isn?t a 'best state' to get a divorce in, there are some that can be helpful when it comes to specific aspects of the divorce itself. read more

  85. How to Declare Bankruptcy
  86. Sometimes, when debt becomes too overwhelming, the only option that you have left is bankruptcy. Debt accumulation happens to everyone, but for some it can become overpowering and there really is no easy or simple way out of it. When this occurs, then bankruptcy can be a legitimate way of getting yourself out of financial trouble and starting over again. read more

  87. The Personal History of Saddam Hussein
  88. One of the Most Notorious Men in History, Saddam Hussein's Life is a Captivating Tale of His Rise and Fall from Power read more

  89. Catholics in Political Life
  90. Just how are important are religious beliefs in our political world? read more

  91. Cyber Safe Kids
  92. The internet can be a wealth of information, perfect for young minds to explore and learn. But it is also a dangerous place, where safety needs to be the first objective when letting kids go online. read more

  93. Presidential Debates Thoughout History
  94. Read the most powerful and contentious presidential debates of our time read more

  95. Famous Assassins in History
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