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| Language: | en |
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1986
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| Online Access: | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED298394 |
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- A Network of Knowledge: Directory of Criminal Justice Information Sources. Sixth Edition. Goldberg, Paula R., Comp. Correctional Rehabilitation Courts Criminals Information Seeking Information Sources Justice This directory of over 170 criminal justice information sources is based on a 1986 survey of more than 400 criminal justice agencies. The following guidelines were used to select organizations/information resources: (1) the organization's service area is national or regional in scope; (2) the provision of criminal justice-related information is a major function of the organizations; (3) the organization's information services include one or more of the following: data base searches, document dissemination or delivery, practical information on setting up programs, reference services, and technical assistance; (4) the organization answers telephone and mail requests and does not require users to visit the facility to obtain information; and (5) costs for services or membership are not prohibitive or excessively restrictive. The following types of information are included: parent organization/sponsoring agency, information center/library, address, telephone number, user restrictions, year established, head of center, number of staff (professional, support, and volunteer), contact person, objectives, services offered, collection site, and publications. (ABL)