Justice: Government
Bureau of Justice Statistics
National statistics compiled by the U.S. Department of Justice
The Council of State Governments Justice Center
Helping America’s Youth
Ten federal agencies helped develop the Community Guide to Helping America’s Youth.
National Criminal Justice Reference Services
Publications and other resources
National Governors Association
National Institute of Corrections
The NIC library has a number of publications and other materials about children and families affected by a loved one's involvement in the justice system.
National Institute of Justice
The research, development, and evaluation agency of the U.S. Department of Justice
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
Oregon Department of Corrections
Among the Oregon's DOC's publications is a guide for caregivers, "How to Explain Jails and Prisons to Children."
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
An agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
United States Department of Justice
Justice: Other
Alternatives to Incarceration Coalition, New York City
The Correctional Association of New York
Human Rights Watch
International Network on Therapeutic Jurisprudence
John Jay College of Criminal Justice: Prisoner Reentry Institute
Reentry Net: New York
Information on legal services, drug treatment, employment, and other resources for people involved with the justice system and for their families, primarily in New York State
Strength-Based Approach
Center for Strength-Based Strategies
The Strengths Institute - University of Kansas School of Social Welfare
Information, resources, and a lexicon on the strengths perspective
Family, Health, and Youth
The W. Haywood Burns Institute
This national organization works to reduce the overrepresentation of youth of color in the juvenile justice system.
Children’s Defense Fund’s Cradle to Prison Pipeline® Campaign
Community Solutions of El Paso
The work of this Texas-based nonprofit organization includes the Prisoner's Family Conference.
Los Angeles–based gang intervention program
Juvenile Justice Coalition
A project of the Correctional Association of New York
Lives in Focus
This project is a resource for New York families that have incarcerated loved ones. The project offers free video workshops to young people.
MacArthur Foundation
News and information about juvenile justice
Minuchin Center for the Family
National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges
National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse
Resources and information for fathers, families, community organizations, policy makers, and researchers
Professional Associations
American Correctional Association
American Probation and Parole Association
Association of Paroling Authorities International
International Association of Chiefs of Police
International Community Corrections Association
International Corrections and Prisons Association
Other Resources
Ashoka: Innovators for the Public
A global association of the world’s leading social entrepreneurs
Drug Policy Alliance Network
Promotes policy alternatives to the drug war that are grounded in science, compassion, health, and human rights
Harm Reduction Coalition
Promotes the health and dignity of individuals and communities impacted by drug use
Join Together
Information, strategic planning assistance, and leadership development for community-based efforts to advance effective alcohol and drug policy, prevention, and treatment
Reentry Net
An online clearinghouse of materials for attorneys, social service providers, and policy reform advocates on reentry and the consequences of criminal proceedings
