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The American Psychological Association's international psychology database indexes journal articles, books and dissertations.
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Indexes the literature of sociology and related disciplines.
Searchable published news, legal, medical and business information.
The CRAAP test is a method for evaluating the quality of information by assessing its currency, relevance, authority, accuracy, and purpose. Check out the handout for details.
You may find some interesting government reports, studies and statistics focusing on issues related to the mentally ill and prisons (and other issues related to the book).
After you type in your keywords, add site:.gov to your search
Example:
"mentally ill" and prisons site:.gov
Think tanks are public-policy research analysis and engagement organizations that generate policy-oriented research, analysis, and advice on domestic and international issues, thereby enabling policy makers and the public to make informed decisions about public policy. Think tanks may be affiliated or independent institutions that are structured as permanent bodies, not ad hoc commissions. These institutions often act as a bridge between the academic and policymaking communities and between states and civil society, serving in the public interest as independent voices that translate applied and basic research into a language that is understandable, reliable, and accessible for policy makers and the public (Think Tanks and Policy Advice in the US, Routledge 2007 and in The Fifth Estate: Think Tanks, Public Policy, and Governance, Brookings Institution Press 2016)
A "nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC." Search by topic and use the "Expert" tab by country or region to access articles by experts in a specific region.
Pew Research Center: The Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan "fact tank" that provides information on the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world. It does not take positions on policy issues. Click on Datasets link to find statistical reports arranged by broad research areas and to download data sets. Select Topics link to search by subject or among polling questions.
A nonprofit research and analysis organization examining diverse issues worldwide with its headquarters campus in Santa Monica, CA.
"The SPLC is dedicated to fighting hate and bigotry and to seeking justice for the most vulnerable members of our society. Using litigation, education, and other forms of advocacy, the SPLC works toward the day when the ideals of equal justice and equal opportunity will be a reality."
Located in Washington, D.C., the Urban Institute is a nonprofit policy research organization. The Justice Policy Center (JPC) carries out nonpartisan research on crime, justice, and community safety.
An “ independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit center for justice policy and practice” with a US focus, though it also has international projects.
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