AMERICAN PRISONS

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1. What key words will help me to find information about this topic?

Prisoners

Prisons - United States

Punishment - United States

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2. Where can these books be found in the library?

Adult Stacks

Youth Services Stacks

364.973

    J 362.7

365.973

    J 365.973

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3. What reference books can I use to research this topic?

Facts on File  R 031.02  FAC  

CQ Researcher  R 300 CQ     

Statistical Abstract of the U.S.  R 317.3 UNI

Virginia Statistical Abstract  R 317.55 VIR
Criminal Justice: Opposing Viewpoints  R 364  CRI

Crime in the U.S.  R 364.02 UNI

Crime in Virginia  R 364.9755 CRI

Crime: A Serious American Problem  R 364.1 CRI 

Encyclopedia of American Prisons  365.973  ENC

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4. Where can I find magazine and newspaper articles about this topic?

Williamsburg Regional Library Databases
http://www.wrl.org/depts/ref/databases/dblink.html

NewsWeb (online newspapers)
http://www.wrl.org/depts/ref/links/newsweb.html

Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature
051 REA Reference Index Table  

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5. What are some good Internet sites about this topic?

Bureau of Justice Corrections Statistics  
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/correct.htm

Bureau of Prisons  
http://www.bop.gov/

Prison Information & Papers  
http://sun.soci.niu.edu/~critcrim/prisons/prisons.html

Virginia Department of Corrections  
http://www.vadoc.state.va.us/

Web of Justice  
http://www.co.pinellas.fl.us/bcc/juscoord/fexplore.htm

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6. Where can I go to find more information about this topic?

Student Contact Book: How to Find Low-Cost, Expert  
Information  on Today's Issues  R 061.3 STU  

Encyclopedia of Associations (at Reference Desk) 
R 061.3 ENC 

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