Crime

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American Academy of Forensic Sciences
http://www.aafs.org/

"A professional society dedicated to the application of science to the law." Get information on education and careers, as well as membership and meetings.

American Society for Industrial Security
http://www.asisonline.org/

"The largest international educational organization for security professionals, with more than 25,000 members worldwide. ASIS is dedicated to increasing the effectiveness and productivity of security professionals by developing educational programs and materials that focus on both the fundamentals and the most recent advancements in security management."

Close Quarters Protection Operators Association
http://www.cqpoa.org/

CQPOA is "a global consortium of security firms and qualified individuals actively conducting high-threat protective operations in the areas of: executive protection, asset protection, and maritime security." It "is formed by credentialed professionals in the executive or dignitary protection, investigative and security trades; to include law enforcement and military personnel." The site has information about the organization and its membership, including a form allowing visitors to confirm the membership status of individuals or agencies.

The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence
http://www.csgv.org/

"The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence (CSGV) was founded in 1974 to combat the growing gun violence problem in the United States. CSGV is a unique coalition of more than forty religious, professional, labor, medical, educational and civic organizations." The site provides statistics and information on gun violence, legislative issues related to guns, educational programs for children and adults about preventing gun violence, information on legal and community efforts to prevent gun violence, and information about CSGV's free newsletter, Stop Gun Violence News (SGVN).

Crime Prevention Association of Michigan
http://www.preventcrime.net/

"CPAM was founded in 1973 through the leadership of the Michigan State Police and law enforcement officers from several major police departments. Today there are hundreds of members from law enforcement, business and neighborhood associations." Read news and general information about crime and criminal laws in Michigan, find resources on crime prevention (including some related to children), and learn about CPAM's upcoming events.

Crime Prevention Coalition of America
http://www.ncpc.org/CPCA/

"A nonpartisan group of more than 136 national, state, and federal organizations united to encourage action by individuals and groups to prevent crime. It was established in 1980 to provide support for the National Citizens' Crime Prevention Campaign. It is a broad-based, interdisciplinary group whose members represent youth development organizations, municipalities, healthcare providers, law enforcement, and federal and state government agencies, to name a few. The Coalition's vision is a society where there is greater freedom and security, increased respect for the rights of all, a renewed sense of personal civic responsibility, healthier and more interdependent communities, and increased pride in self and community." Site contains information about the coalition and its activities, plus a listing of member organizations and links to their home pages.

Fight Crime: Invest in Kids
http://www.fightcrime.org/

"FIGHT CRIME: INVEST IN KIDS is a national anti-crime organization led by more than 400 police chiefs, sheriffs, police association presidents, prosecutors, and survivors of violent crime." The site has press releases and reports from the organization as well as links to related resources.

Handgun Control, Inc.
http://www.handguncontrol.org/

"Handgun Control Inc., is a non-partisan, not-for-profit organization that lobbies in favor of common-sense gun regulations at both a state and national level. The Center to Prevent Handgun Violence was founded by Pete Shields as the educational and research affiliate of HCl. Since 1983, the Center has worked closely to educate the general public about the issues surrounding gun violence in the United States." This is the site for both HCI and for the Center to Prevent Handgun Violence, the "educational and research affiliate of HCl." The site provides information on legislative gun control issues, news items related to gun violence, information on legal efforts to control guns, efforts to assist law-enforcement agencies and private citizens in preventing gun violence and information for gun owners about HCI's advocacy of "common-sense gun policies that encourage responsible gun ownership."

International Association of Crime Analysts
http://www.iaca.net/

"The I.A.C.A. is dedicated to the promotion of professional standards in crime analysis, to providing practical educational opportunities and to the creation of an international network for the standardization of analysis techniques. In addition, we hope to improve the process of communication between analysts across the country and around the world. This association is a resource for experienced analysts as well as those individuals who suddenly find themselves with the responsibility of providing intelligence/crime analysis to their agency." Get information here about the organization and annual conference, check out the criminal justice links, or view current job listings.

International Association of Forensic Nurses
http://www.forensicnurse.org/

"IAFN is the only international professional organization of registered nurses formed exclusively to develop, promote, and disseminate information about the science of forensic nursing nationally and internationally. "Forensic Nursing is the application of nursing science to public or legal proceedings; the application of the forensic aspects of health care combined with the bio-psycho-social education of the registered nurse in the scientific investigation and treatment of trauma and/or death of victims and perpetrators of abuse, violence, criminal activity and traumatic accidents." Site includes a press room, news on events, publications and merchandise for sale, a career center, and a bulletin board.

National Association of Town Watch
http://www.nationaltownwatch.org/

"The National Association of Town Watch (NATW) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the development and promotion of organized, law enforcement-affiliated crime and drug prevention programs. Members include: Neighborhood, Crime, Community, Town and Block Watch Groups; law enforcement agencies; state and regional crime prevention associations; and a variety of businesses, civic groups and concerned individuals working to make their communities safer places in which to live and work." The site has articles from their New Spirit newsletter, information about National Night Out, and links to related sites.

National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
http://www.ncadv.org/

"Dedicated to the empowerment of battered women and their children and to the elimination of personal and societal violence in the lives of women and their children." The Website includes information about domestic violence and its prevention, information on the organization's public policy initiatives, and membership information.

The National Coalition for School Bus Safety
http://www.ncsbs.org/

The mission of NCSBS is to help enhance school bus safety, primarily by advocating the use of seatbelts and other safety features on school buses. Their Web site includes membership information, fact summaries and scientific reports, information about new technologies, related national news, resources, and related links.

National Crime Prevention Council
http://www.ncpc.org/

"NCPC is a national non-profit organization whose mission is to help America prevent crime and build safer, stronger communities. We invite you to explore our On-Line Resource Center for useful information about crime prevention, community building, comprehensive planning, and even fun stuff for kids!" Inlcudes fast facts and FAQs, personal safety tips, feature articles, program ideas and examples, and training tools. Searchable.

National Criminal Justice Association
http://www.ncja.org//AM/Template.cfm?Section=Home

"The National Criminal Justice Association (NCJA) is the Washington, D. C.-based special interest group that represents states on crime control and public safety matters. The NCJA's work focuses primarily on helping develop and implement national policy in the criminal justice field and on helping states address criminal justice-related problems."

National Sheriffs' Association
http://www.sheriffs.org/

"The National Sheriffs' Association, now in its fifty-seventh year of serving the law enforcement/criminal justice professionals of the nation, is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising the level of professionalism among those in the criminal justice field." The site has information about the association's various sections, including crime prevention, jail operations, and research and development.

Pacific Northwest Association of Investigators
http://www.pnai.com/

"The Pacific Northwest Association of Investigators (P.N.A.I.) is a professional organization of licensed investigators incorporated in the state of Washington in 1947. P.N.A.I. was established to assist members in their continuing professional education, to establish goals for the professional conduct and behavior, by mandating high standards of personal and professional conduct. P.N.A.I. is committed to promote the well being of the profession by working in concert with other professional associations, the state Department of Licensing and state legislators to develop regulations and laws which enhance our profession and protect the public."

PNAI's web site provides users information about professional development workshops, membership and benefit information, along with contact information of PNAI's members.

PAX
http://www.paxusa.org/

"PAX is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the vision of a society free of gun violence. PAX's mission is to create a powerful national movement which brings all Americans together in support of common sense social and political solutions to the gun violence epidemic." The PAX site has statistics on guns and gun violence, information about legislation and political activism related to guns and news about gun issues.

Pennsylvania Burglar & Fire Alarm Association
http://www.pbfaa.com/

"A professional organization of dealers and suppliers of security equipment and services, that seeks to set the highest of ethical and technological standards in our industry." Site includes "links, resources, and information for security professionals and members of the Pennsylvania Burglar and Fire Alarm Association."

Southern California Association of Fingerprint Officers
http://www.scafo.org/

"This non-profit organization was founded in 1937 with forty charter members dedicated to the identification profession. This Southern California based association is comprised of more than 250 members from over 50 different law enforcement agencies. As can be seen by the table of contents, there is a great deal of information for professionals in the field of "Friction Ridge Identification", law enforcement personnel and administrators, the judiciary, students and the public in general."

Correctional Education Association
http://www.ceanational.org/

The Correctional Education Association (CEA), founded in 1946, is a non-profit, professional association serving educators and administrators who provide services to students in correctional settings. The CEA is the largest affiliate of the American Correctional Association.

The Violence Policy Center
http://www.vpc.org/

"The Violence Policy Center is a national non-profit organization working to fight firearms violence through research, education, and advocacy. As a gun control "think tank," the VPC analyzes a wide range of current firearm issues and provides information to policymakers, journalists, public health professionals, grassroots activists, and members of the general public." The site provides information about guns and gun violence in the United States, including information about gun manufacturers, litigation against gun manufacturers, news about guns and gun violence, and information about the VPC's publications.