Welcome to the UMass Lowell Library's Criminal Justice research guide! Here, we've gathered resources to help you find materials on current and emerging issues for your coursework. Use the left menu or the links below to navigate to different pages on this guide:
Articles and Databases highlights sources where you can browse articles, publications, and research databases that focus on Criminal Justice and all related areas.
Books showcases encyclopedias, handbooks, and textbooks for a general overview of Criminal Justice research topics.
Professional Associations collects links to professional organizations and other online resources dedicated to promoting a career in Criminology and/or Justice.
Citations gathers resources about APA and IEEE citations, which are commonly used for professional Criminal Justice writing.
Special Topics holds unique resources including social services, courts, the justice system, cybersecurity, homeland security and more.
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