Chapter 3: Socialization and Deviance
Web Destinations



Federal Bureau of Investigation
The first destination will take you to the Federal Bureau of Investigation's home page. This web site is an excellent source of data on crime rates and crime trends in the United States.

National Criminal Justice Research Service
The next web site is that of the National Criminal Justice Research Service. This is one of world’s largest sources of criminal and juvenile justice statistics. Here you will find information on the criminal justice system, courts, crime, and corrections.

United States Department of Justice
The third destination takes you to the United States Department of Justice. This is the largest law firm in nation. It serves as counsel for US citizens. Through this web site, you have access to information on the organization of the Department of Justice, employment opportunities, and wanted fugitives.

Bureau of Justice Statistics
The fourth web site is that of the Bureau of Justice Statistics. This site contains information about the justice system and on BJS publications. You may browse through the on-line crime statistics to obtain data on the relationship between crime and drugs and from the National Victimization Survey. You will also find information about criminal offenders in the U.S.

Drug Enforcement Administration
The final destination will take you to the Drug Enforcement Administration's home page. In this web site, you will find data on recent drug fads, as well as information on fugitives, the DEA mission statement, and the techniques of diversion control and demand reduction.


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