General
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Hunger, Homelessness & Poverty Task Force -- OrganizationsFeatures a variety of agencies, institutes, and nonprofits that assist low-income people and address poverty.
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U.S. Census This link opens in a new windowThe Census Bureau serves as the leading source of quality data about the nation's people and economy. A nationwide population census on a regular basis dates from the establishment of article 1, Section 2, of the United States Constitution.
Law
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CA Courts Self Help CenterHelps you find assistance and information, work better with an attorney, and represent yourself in some legal matters.
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Santa Clara County Sheriff's OfficeWebsite of the Santa Clara County Office of the Sheriff. Includes general information, investigative services, career opportunities, enforcement operations, programs, and links.
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Law Help CaliforniaFree website that offers legal self-help information in nearly all major areas of law (excluding criminal defense), referrals to legal aid programs, lawyer referral services and court services.
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SCOTUSblogThe blog of the United States Supreme Court.
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The Marshall ProjectNonprofit journalism about criminal justice / daily news and case analysis.
Criminal Justice
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Bureau of Justice StatisticsCollections of information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and the operation of justice systems at all levels of government.
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Crime & Justice Data OnlineCrime trends from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reports. Homicide trends and characteristics. Law Enforcement Management and Administrative Statistics.
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Links to Criminal Justice Related SitesLinks to websites related to all aspects of criminal justice, including court opinions, human and civil rights organizations, forensics, corrections, juvenile justice, and other useful resources.
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NCJRS Virtual LibraryCovers all aspects of law enforcement and criminal justice including police activities, court cases, corrections, juvenile justice, community crime prevention, criminal justice system, and fraud.
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NIST Scientific and Technical DatabasesNIST has long applied science and technology to the needs of the criminal justice community, including law enforcement, corrections, forensic science, and the fire service.
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Prison LinksLinks to information about prisons, a prisoner's dictionary, poll, and writing by prisoners.