The Practice of Research in Criminology and Criminal Justice
Multimedia Resources
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Web Link 1: United States Census Bureau
Description: The United States Census Bureau offers reports and data that help inform criminological research.
Web Link 2: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Description: Interested in research on criminal justice occupations? If so, visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics website.
Video 1: FBI: Blacks Most Often Targeted in Hate Crimes
Description: Based on probability samples used by the Bureau of Justice Statistics, research indicates that African Americans are the most common victims of hate crimes.
Video 2: Kevin Bales—Contemporary Slave Research
Description: A researcher describes his efforts to acquire a more accurate number of victims of contemporary slavery.
Audio 1: Study: Discrimination Takes A Toll on Transgender Americans
Description: This article describes a survey of experienced discrimination among a hard-to-reach population.
Audio 2: Hunger and Homelessness Are Widespread Among College Students, Study Finds
Description: The results of a large non-random sample indicate that approximately one third of college students report food insecurity or housing insecurity.