Introduction to Criminal JusticeCareer Information ResourcesCareer City Be sure to ask a parent or teacher for permission before accessing the Web. Always ask a teacher or parent for permission before you download, install, or save any program to your home or school computer! Career City Careers in Law Enforcement Law enforcement careers include a wide range of options with various federal, state, county, and local agencies, and in private security. General Links
Bureau of Labor Statistics – Occupational Outlook Handbook http://www.bls.gov/OCO/
Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy http://www.fletc.gov/index.htm
International Association of Women Police http://www.iawp.org/
Law Enforcement Links Directory http://www.leolinks.com/
NCJRS – Law Enforcement http://virlib.ncjrs.org/LawEnforcement.asp
Office of Community Oriented Policing http://www.cops.usdoj.gov/
Officer.com http://www.officer.com/
PoliceEmployment.com http://www.policeemployment.com/ Careers in Federal Law Enforcement Federal agencies offer a variety of employment opportunities. Federal law enforcement positions may include standard policing functions, such as protection, prevention, arrest, and investigation. They may also include administrative, educational, community service, and other community-based activities. Many federal agencies provide information about careers and often post current vacancies on their Web sites. In some cases these sites allow potential applicants to subscribe to a job alert service that will email subscribers when positions become available. Another source for jobs with the United States Federal Government is "USAJOBS." Their site, which is found at http://usajobs.opm.gov, includes information on thousands of jobs and allows searchers to create and store a résumé used for applying to federal jobs. Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is a law enforcement agency within the U.S. Department of Justice. ATF enforces the Federal laws and regulations relating to alcohol and tobacco diversion, firearms, explosives, and arson. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives http://www.atf.gov
ATF Careers http://www.atf.gov/jobs/index.htm
Capitol Police The United States Capitol Police provide security for the Capitol Building, including investigating criminal acts throughout congressional buildings and protecting Members of Congress. United States Capitol Police http://www.uscapitolpolice.gov
Capitol Police Careers http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) The Central Intelligence Agency coordinates the nation s intelligence activities by collecting, evaluating, and disseminating intelligence that affects national security. CIA http://www.cia.gov/
CIA Careers http://www.cia.gov/employment/index.html
CIA Careers – Student Opportunities https://www.cia.gov/careers/student-opportunities/index.html Customs and Border Patrol
The mission of the Border Patrol has been altered, and expanded, with the creation of the Department of Homeland Security, but the primary focus of the Border Patrol remains unchanged—to detect and prevent the smuggling and unlawful entry of undocumented aliens into the United States and to apprehend those persons found in the United States in violation of immigration laws. Customs and Border Patrol http://www.cbp.gov
Customs and Border Patrol Careers http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/careers/Á
Customs Careers http://www.customs.gov/xp/cgov/careers/customs_careers/ Department of State The Department of State has many positions that are related to criminal justice, coordinating security, investigating passport and visa fraud, and protecting the Secretary of State and visiting foreign dignitaries. U.S. Department of State http://www.state.gov/
Department of State Career Options http://www.careers.state.gov/index.html
Department of State Career Opportunities http://www.state.gov/m/ds/career/ Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) The DEA enforces the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States. DEA http://www.usdoj.gov/dea/
DEA Careers http://www.usdoj.gov/dea/resources/job_applicants.html
DEA Community Relations http://www.usdoj.gov/dea/programs/training/part20.html Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) FBI responsibilities include protecting the United States and its citizens from terrorist attacks, foreign intelligence operations and espionage, cyber-based attacks and high-technology crime, public corruption, global and national crime organizations, and white-collar and violent crime. FBI http://www.fbi.gov/
FBI Careers https://www.fbijobs.com/ Fish and Wildlife Service Fish and Wildlife Service Officers are criminal investigators who enforce federal wildlife laws throughout the United States. Their investigations may include activities such as surveillance, undercover work, making arrests, and preparing cases for court. Fish and Wildlife Service http://www.le.fws.gov í
Fish and Wildlife Service Careers http://www.fws.gov/le/AboutLE/career_ops.htm
Federal Wildlife Officers Association http://www.fwoa.org/ Immigration and Customs Enforcement The Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency is the largest investigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security and is responsible for identifying and shutting down vulnerabilities in the nation’s border, economic, transportation, and infrastructure security. Immigration and Customs Enforcement http://www.ice.gov
Immigration and Customs Enforcement Careers http://www.ice.gov/careers/index.htm Internal Revenue Service (IRS) IRS agents investigate complex financial crimes associated with tax evasion, money laundering, narcotics, organized crime, and public corruption. IRS http://www.irs.gov/
IRS Careers http://jobs.irs.gov/home.html
IRS Law Enforcement Careers http://jobs.irs.gov/car_lenforcement.html National Park Service Park police and uniformed guards are primarily responsible for the protection of park service properties in the capitol region. National Park Service http://www.nps.gov/
National Park Service Careers http://www.nps.gov/personnel/
National Park Service Fire Careers http://www.nps.gov/fire/jobs/index.htm
NPS Digest http://data2.itc.nps.gov/digest/usajobs.cfm Postal Service Inspector Postal inspectors investigate criminal and civil violations of postal laws and protect the revenue and assets of the U.S. Postal Service. Inspectors carry firearms, make arrests, testify in court, serve subpoenas, and write comprehensive reports. United States Postal Service http://postalinspectors.uspis.gov/
USPS Careers http://postalinspectors.uspis.gov/employment/positions.aspx Secret Service The Secret Service protects the President and Vice President, their families, heads of state, and other designated individuals. They also investigate threats and protect the White House, Vice President’s Residence, Foreign Missions, and other buildings within Washington, D.C. United States Secret Service http://www.secretservice.gov
Secret Service Careers http://www.secretservice.gov/opportunities.shtml United States Marshal The Marshals Service is responsible for judicial security, fugitive investigations, witness security, prisoner services, prisoner transportation, and a range of additional duties. United States Marshals Service http://www.usmarshals.gov
U.S. Marshals Service Careers http://www.usmarshals.gov/duties/index.html Careers in State and Local Law Enforcement The agencies listed below are active at the state or local level in many communities. Campus Police Officer Campus police officers provide security for faculty, staff, students, and visitors within an assigned area of a university campus. Officers also perform routine security and public safety patrol duties. International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators http://www.iaclea.org/
Security on Campus http://www.securityoncampus.org/
Campus Law Enforcement Statistics http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/cample.htm Fish and Game Officer Fish and game officers enforce laws and regulations designed to protect and conserve fish and wildlife. Game wardens warn, cite, and arrest individuals suspected of violations. North American Wildlife Enforcement Officers Association http://www.naweoa.org/
Federal Wildlife Officers Association – State Links http://www.fwoa.org/links.html Motor Carrier Enforcement Motor carrier enforcement officers enforce the laws regulating the trucking industry. Enforcement officers also patrol highways and can stop vehicles for inspection. Motor carrier enforcement and inspection agencies are often a branch of the State Police. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/aboutus/aboutus.htm Police Officers and Detectives Police officers in municipal police departments of various sizes, small communities, and rural areas have general law enforcement duties including maintaining regular patrols, traffic patrol, and responding to service calls. Some police officers specialize in such diverse fields as chemical and microscopic analysis, training and firearms instruction, or handwriting and fingerprint identification. Officer.com http://www.officer.com/
CopsOnline.com http://www.copsonline.com/ Sheriff and Deputy Sheriffs The Sheriffs' department typically enforces laws within a jurisdiction limited to county boundaries. The sheriff is often responsible for maintaining facilities that are used for the temporary housing of local prisoners. United States Deputy Sheriffs’ Association http://www.usdsa.com/
National Sheriffs Association http://www.sheriffs.org/
Corrections.com – County Sheriff’s Offices http://www.corrections.com/links/show/4 State Police State police officers have statewide jurisdiction over criminal and traffic laws. State police, who may also be known as troopers or highway patrol, issue traffic citations to motorists who violate the law, respond to traffic accidents, and investigate the cause of accidents. Directory of State Patrol and State Police http://www.statetroopersdirectory.com/
National Troopers Coalition http://www.ntctroopers.com/
Officer.com – Links to State Agencies http://search.officer.com/agencysearch/ Careers in Corrections Correctional agencies serve victims, offenders, and the community. Corrections careers are found in a variety of federal, state, and local agencies. General Links
American Correctional Association http://www.aca.org/
American Jail Association http://www.corrections.com/aja/index.shtml
Corrections Connection http://www.corrections.com
International Community Corrections Association http://www.iccaweb.org/
International Corrections and Prisons Association http://www.icpa.ca/
JUSTNET - Justice Technology Information Network http://www.nlectc.org/
National Institute of Corrections http://www.nicic.org/
NIC - Links to State Corrections Agencies http://www.nicic.org/Features/LinkDirectory/?Category=State%20Departments%20of%20Corrections
PrisonsandJails.com http://www.prisonsandjails.com/
The Sentencing Project http://www.sentencingproject.org/
United States Sentencing Commission http://www.ussc.gov/ Case Manager Case managers counsel inmates, evaluate inmate behavior and progress, and help inmates prepare for release from incarceration. Classification Officer Prisoner classification officers interview inmates, compile social and criminal histories, and recommend rehabilitation services. Bureau of Labor Statistics – Occupational Outlook Handout http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos265.htm
Handbook for Evaluating Objective Prison Classification Systems http://www.nicic.org/pubs/1992/010675.pdf Community Corrections Community Corrections agencies administer programs that divert non-violent offenders from prison. These programs include probation, intensive probation, electronic monitoring, and other alternatives. Programs are coordinated by local courts and correctional agencies and may be run by governmental and/or private agencies. Community Resources for Justice http://www.crjustice.org/
International Community Corrections Association http://www.iccaweb.org/ Correctional Administrator Correctional administrators oversee the operations of prisons and provide leadership, supervision and staff training. American Correctional Association http://www.aca.org/
Association of State Correctional Administrators http://www.asca.net/
Corrections.com http://www.corrections.com/
International Corrections and Prisons Association http://www.icpa.ca/
National Institute of Corrections http://www.nicic.org/ Correctional Educator Correctional educators work in prisons, jails, juvenile justice facilities, and various community based settings. The programs they teach include instruction in academic, vocational, life skills, parenting, English as a second language, literacy, and post-secondary education. In most cases correctional educators are required to be licensed educators in the state in which they teach. Correctional Education Association http://www.ceanational.org/
Correctional Education Links http://www.nwlincs.org/correctional_education/home.htm
U.S. Department of Education – Office of Correctional Education http://www.ed.gov/offices/OVAE/AdultEd/OCE/index.html Correctional Health Care Professional Along with the usual health care issues found in the general population, correctional health care professionals work in a closed system in which health care problems can spread quickly. They may also have to deal with substance abuse and mental health problems. American Correctional Health Services Association http://www.corrections.com/achsa
Corrections Healthcare Network http://www.corrections.com/networks/healthcare
Institute for Criminal Justice Healthcare http://www.icjh.org/
National Commission on Correctional Health Care http://www.ncchc.org/
National Prison Hospice Association http://www.npha.org/abtnpha.html
Society of Correctional Physicians http://www.corrdocs.org/ Correctional Officer Correctional officers oversee individuals who have been arrested and are awaiting trial or who have been convicted of a crime and sentenced to serve time in an adult or juvenile correctional facility. American Jail Association http://www.corrections.com/aja/index.shtml
USA Jobs http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ Inmate Transition Officer Inmate transition officers help inmates, and often their families, plan for successful reentry in to the community. They teach inmates who are scheduled to be released about job search strategies and may assist in the job placement of recently released individuals. UNICOR – Inmate Transition Branch http://www.unicor.gov/placement/ipprogram.htm Legal Specialist Many correctional institutions employ legal specialists who provide legal research to prisoners. Prison legal specialists help resolve disputes, provide assistance with legal research, file motions, and assist with other legal issues. LII – Corrections Law Materials http://www.law.cornell.edu/topics/corrections.html
Prison Activist Resource Center http://www.prisonactivist.org/
Prison Law Office http://www.prisonlaw.com/ Librarian Correctional librarians direct library programs for residents and staff of prisons and other residential correctional facilities. Prison Librarianship Clearinghouse http://www.seorf.ohiou.edu/~xx132/
American Library Association http://www.ala.org/ala/ascla/asclapubs/interface/archives/contentlistingby/volume25/successprisonlib/howsuccessful.htm Prison Industries Staff Many prisons have on-site industries that produce furniture, clothing, and other saleable goods or services. Professionals in these facilities perform supervisory and training duties similar to those found in traditional factories housed outside prison walls. National Correctional Industries Association http://www.nationalcia.org/
U.S. Department of Justice – Federal Prison Industries http://www.unicor.gov/ Probation and Parole Officer Probation officers supervise people who have been placed on probation as an alternative to incarceration. Parole officers supervise offenders who have been released from prison on parole. The job of parole and probation officer is often combined and the duties are similar. American Probation and Parole Association http://www.appa-net.org/
National Association of Probation Executives http://www.napehome.org/
Pretrial Services Resource Center http://www.pretrial.org/
Serious and Violent Offender Reentry Initiative http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/reentry/
United States Parole Commission http://www.usdoj.gov/uspc/ Recreational Coordinator Recreational coordinators identify inmate recreation and sports interests and plan for equipment, facility, and personnel needs. National Correctional Recreation Association http://www.strengthtech.com/
Prison Service Sports Association http://www.pssa.org.uk/ Security Intelligence Officer Security intelligence officers collect and analyze information gained through informants and observation. These officers monitor the activity of prison gangs and others who pose a threat to institutional safety and security. Gang and Security Threat Group (Florida) http://www.dc.state.fl.us/pub/gangs/
Security Threat Group Information (Massachusetts) http://www.mass.gov/doc/GANG/gang1.htm Careers in Court The court system offers careers that overlap with duties and roles more often associated with law enforcement and corrections. Careers are available for people with high school diplomas as well as those with law degrees and other advanced education. Work in the courts can provide a challenging and rewarding career experience that includes a range of responsibilities. General Links
Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services http://www.cases.org/
Center for Court Innovation http://www.courtinnovation.org/
Council for Court Excellence http://www.courtexcellence.org/
National Center for State Courts http://www.ncsconline.org/
NCJRS – Courts http://virlib.ncjrs.org/Courts.asp Arbitrator Arbitrators are typically attorneys or businesspersons with expertise in a particular field, although training and experience can vary widely. In arbitration, the disputants submit their dispute to one or more impartial arbitrators, who are empowered to render a final and binding decision. American Arbitration Association http://www.adr.org
Association for Conflict Resolution http://www.acrnet.org/
Arbitration Development Program http://www.mediate.com/acrworkplace/pg44.cfm Attorney Attorneys serve as advocates or advisors for their clients. In criminal courts, attorneys function as representatives of the state, the accused, or other parties to the case. Lawyers often specialize in a specific area of the law and may perform a relatively narrow role. American Bar Association http://w3.abanet.org/
American College of Trial Lawyers http://www.actl.com/
Association of Trial Lawyers of America http://www.atla.org/
Clerk of the Court Court clerks manage revenue collections and are responsible for records management, public relations, and other aspects of court operation. The Clerk of the Court also performs clerical duties, manages the court docket, and manages many documents containing information for the judge, the attorneys, and other court participants. CareerPlanner.com http://www.careerplanner.com/Job-Descriptions/Court-Clerks.cfm
Federal Court Clerks Association http://www.fcca.ws/
National Center for State Courts http://www.ncsconline.org/
U.S. Courts http://www.uscourts.gov/ Court Administrator Court administrators assist the judge with the court calendar, case flow, and many other duties. Judicial Management Institute http://www.jmijustice.org/
National Association for Court Management http://www.ncsc.org
NCSC Court Management Program http://www.ncsconline.org/D_ICM/programs/cmp/index.asp Court Interpreter/Translator Court interpreters translate for people who come before the courts, such as defendants and witnesses, but who cannot communicate effectively in English. They also provide closed-captioning and real-time translation for deaf and hard-of-hearing participants. NCSC – Court Interpretation http://www.ncsconline.org/D_Research/CourtInterp.html Court Reporter Court reporters document all words spoken by the participants of all court proceedings. In addition to reporting court proceedings, reporters generate transcripts of depositions, interrogatories, and other pretrial proceedings. National Court Reporters Association http://www.ncraonline.org/
United States Court Reporters Association http://www.uscra.org/ Defense Attorney Criminal defense attorneys may work for the federal, state or local government or for private law firms. They defend the accused in criminal or civil court. National Board of Trial Advocacy http://www.nbtanet.org/
National Legal Aid and Defenders Association http://www.nlada.org/ District/Prosecuting Attorney Prosecutors work for the government in enforcement of federal and state statutes that define the criminal code. During trials the prosecutor represents the state in the case against the defendant. Prosecutors generally work for the District Attorney’s office of the state or county. United States Attorney General http://www.usdoj.gov/
International Association of Prosecutors http://www.iap.nl.com/
National District Attorneys Association http://www.ndaa.org/index.html Judge Judges preside over trials or hearings. The duties of judges vary according to the extent of their jurisdictions and powers. Judges have jurisdictions that may be limited to geography or subject. Judges can be elected or appointed and, in most cases, a legal degree is required. Local court judges, often called magistrates, may not be required to be attorneys. Federal Judicial Center http://www.fjc.gov/
National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges http://www.ncjfcj.org/ Jury Coordinator The jury coordinator handles all phases of jury management, including source lists, qualifications, excusals and exemptions, and juror fees. NCSC – Center for Jury Studies http://www.ncsconline.org/Juries/home.htm Law Clerk Law clerks assist with the preparation of cases by conducting legal research and gathering evidence. Judicial Clerkships http://www.judicialclerkships.com/links.htm Law Librarian Law librarians assist people in finding information and using it effectively for personal and professional purposes. Librarians must have knowledge of a variety of scholarly and public information sources. American Association of Law Librarians http://www.aallnet.org/
American Library Association http://www.ala.org/ Mediator A mediator is a neutral third party who assists parties trying to resolve a dispute without reliance on more formal court processes. Center for Restorative Justice and Peacemaking http://ssw.cehd.umn.edu/Connections/RJP.html
Mediation Information and Resource Center http://www.mediate.com
Restorative Justice Online http://www.restorativejustice.org ó
Victim Offender Mediation Association http://www.voma.org Paralegal or Legal Assistant Paralegals, also referred to as legal assistants, perform a variety of tasks in courts and law offices. Paralegals prepare legal briefs, perform legal research, assist at trials, and draft a variety of documents. Their role is limited and in most cases they cannot present cases in court or give legal advice. ABA Standing Committee on Legal Assistants http://www.abanet.org/legalservices/legalassistants/home.html
National Association of Legal Assistants http://www.nala.org/
National Paralegal Association http://www.nationalparalegal.org/ Public Defender Public defenders provide defense services to indigents charged with felony and misdemeanor offenses through all trial stages and appeals. Public defenders must be members of the state bar, possess a comprehensive knowledge of criminal law and procedure, and be proficient at legal research. Department of Justice – Indigent Defense http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/id.htm
New York State Defenders Association http://www.nysda.org/
Public Defender Web sites http://www.wcl.american.edu/ocs/publicdefenders.cfm Public Information Officer Public information officers provide resources that educate the public about courts, law, and the procedures required for different types of cases. As a spokesperson for the court, the public information officer communicates with the media to ensure that accurate information is reported. Association of Public Safety Communication Officials International http://www.apcointl.org/
NCSC – Public Information Officers http://www.ncsconline.org/wc/CourTopics/overview.asp?topic=PubInf
National Information Officers Association http://www.nioa.org/ Careers in Juvenile Justice Juvenile justice careers involve interaction with offenders who are not old enough to be held responsible for criminal acts. In most states, the age for criminal culpability is set at 18 years. Most juvenile justice careers have parallels in the adult system. In some cases only the terminology changes. In other cases the ethics of care and compassion that can be missing in the adult justice system are active as juvenile justice professionals guide youthful offenders toward different paths. Child Protective Service Worker Child Protective Service workers attempt to assure the safety and welfare of children through various strategies. The worker provides direct services to the family members and acts as a case manager in coordinating the provision of other services that are needed. National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect http://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/usermanuals/cps/index.cfm
American Family Advocacy Center http://www.profane-justice.org/ Child Welfare Caseworker Caseworkers provide social services to children and young adults with behavior problems. They also work with the children's parents and recommend appropriate responses to behavioral problems. National Child Welfare Resource Center for Family-Centered Practice http://www.cwresource.org Juvenile Corrections Caseworker As in adult prisons, caseworkers are the primary treatment staff for juveniles in institutional settings. They monitor residents to be sure that they are meeting the requirements of their treatment. Caseworkers may also work in community corrections settings. Juvenile Detention Alternatives Institute http://www.aecf.org/Home/MajorInitiatives/JuvenileDetentionAlternativesInitiative.aspx
National Juvenile Detention Association http://www.njda.com/ Juvenile Mental Health Counselor Juvenile mental health counselors help juveniles function in their environments, deal with their relationships, and respond in a productive way to personal and family problems. They counsel clients, arrange for services, and continue consultation to assure that services are effective. Bazelon Center http://www.bazelon.org/issues/children/7-7-04jjsignonltr.htm
Center for the Promotion of Mental Health in Juvenile Justice http://www.promotementalhealth.org/
The National Center for Mental Health and Juvenile Justice http://www.ncmhjj.com/ Juvenile Court Judge The juvenile court judge hears cases and handles administrative duties associated with the operation of the juvenile court. Judges determine responsibility and impose sentences. Juvenile court judges may also hear cases involving abuse, neglect, custody, and adoption. In most cases juvenile court judges have a law degree. National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges http://www.ncjfcj.org/
ABA Center on Children and the Law http://www.abanet.org/child/home.html Juvenile Court Referee Juvenile court referees ease the workload of juvenile court judges by assisting with the duties of the court and by presiding over hearings. Referees, who are usually attorneys, may hear less serious cases, allowing judges to focus on more serious felony offenses. Juvenile Defense Attorney The juvenile defense attorney serves as the legal advocate for an accused juvenile. The lawyer prepares the case for the juvenile and represents the accused at all critical stages of the proceedings. Juvenile defense attorneys must be members of the state bar and in many jurisdictions they are required to complete additional training related to juvenile courts, laws, and procedures. American Bar Association – National Juvenile Defender Association http://www.njdc.info/
National Association of Counsel for Children http://www.naccchildlaw.org/
National Center for Youth Law http://www.youthlaw.org/ Juvenile Diversion Specialist Juvenile diversion specialists typically work with eligible first-time juvenile offenders. These programs provide an alternative to formal court proceedings. Juveniles typically participate in diversion programs with their parent or guardian. Juvenile Diversion Programs (Phoenix, AZ) http://phoenix.gov/PRL/arythjv.html
Juvenile Probation Officer As in the adult courts, juvenile probation officers supervise those placed on probation to assure that the terms of the probation are being met. Juvenile probation often includes classes, counseling, education, and other responsibilities or services. Entry-level probation jobs usually require a college degree. Juvenile probation is often the first job placement for criminal justice majors. American Probation and Parole Association http://www.appa-net.org/
Department of Juvenile Justice (Florida) http://www.djj.state.fl.us/ School Resource Officers School resource officers are assigned to schools as a part of the community’s police department. They are trained police officers with specialties in juveniles and schools. Center for the Prevention of School Violence http://www.ncdjjdp.org/cpsv/
CPSV – School Resource Officers http://www.ncdjjdp.org/cpsv/school_resource_officer.html
Department of Justice – COPS Online http://www.cops.usdoj.gov/
National Association of School Resource Officers http://www.nasro.org Careers in Forensics Forensic scientists discover, document, and protect evidence that can be used to answer questions arising from crime or litigation. They are also responsible for the identification, classification, and recording of evidence discovered during the investigation of crime scenes. Forensic science technicians analyze crime scene evidence, prepare reports, and testify at trial. General Links American Academy of Forensic Sciences http://www.aafs.org/
American College of Forensic Examiners http://www.acfei.com/
American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors http://www.ascld.org/
American Society of Questioned Document Examiners http://www.asqde.org/
Crime Scene Investigator http://www.crime-scene-investigator.net/
FBI – Forensic Science Communications http://www.fbi.gov/hq/lab/fsc/current/index.htm
Forensics Curriculum – Court TV http://www.courttv.com/forensics_curriculum/
International Association for Identification http://www.theiai.org/
International Association of Bloodstain Pattern Analysts http://www.iabpa.org/
International Association of Crime Analysts http://www.iaca.net/
International Association of Forensic Toxicologists http://www.tiaft.org/
Mid-Atlantic Association of Forensic Scientists http://maafs.org/
National Association of Medical Examiners http://www.thename.org/
National Center for Forensic Science http://ncfs.ucf.edu/home.html
National Forensic Science Technology Center http://www.nfstc.org/
United States Secret Service – Forensic Services Division http://www.treas.gov/usss/forensics.shtml Criminalist Criminalists identify, analyze, and interpret physical evidence. They typically have training in areas of biology, chemistry, anthropology, and other laboratory sciences. American Board of Criminalistics http://www.criminalistics.com/
American Board of Forensic Odontology http://www.abfo.org/
Association of Firearms and Toolmark Examiners http://www.afte.org/ Criminal Psychologist Criminal psychologists develop psychological profiles that can help the police identify and understand the behavior and actions of suspects. Criminal psychologists may also help police identify areas where the suspect lives, works, and chooses victims. These justice professionals have degrees in psychology and other social sciences. American Board of Professional Psychology http://www.abpp.org/
American Psychological Association – Law and Psychology http://www.apa.org/psyclaw/
American Psychology – Law Association http://www.ap-ls.org/
Society for Police and Criminal Psychology http://cep.jmu.edu/spcp/ Forensic Psychiatrist/Psychologist Forensic psychiatrists/psychologists offer expert professional opinions in a legal case or civil matter. They are licensed psychiatrists or psychologists who work in private practice, correctional facilities, and hospitals. American Academy of Forensic Psychology http://www.abfp.com/
American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law http://www.aapl.org/ Arson Specialist Arson specialists investigate the cause, origin, and circumstances of fires. Arson specialists may also create and enforce guidelines for safe transportation, disposal, and storage of explosives. Arson Specialists work for governmental agencies and insurance companies. International Association of Arson Investigators http://www.firearson.com/
Insurance Committee for Arson Control http://www.arsoncontrol.org/
InterFire Online http://www.interfire.org/
National Association of Fire Investigators http://www.nafi.org Careers in Private Security Many of the careers listed in prior sections of this text are available in the private sector. Careers are available in private prisons and in many areas of community corrections. Careers are also available in corporations, or security firms that serve corporations, in the areas of fraud, theft, information security, personal security, and workplace violence. Many new positions have been created due to concerns about Internet security. American Polygraph Association http://www.polygraph.org/
American Society for Industrial Security http://www.asisonline.org/
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners http://www.acfe.com/
International Association for Counterterrorism and Security Professionals http://www.iacsp.com/index.html
International Association of Private Security Consultants http://www.iapsc.org/
National Security Institute http://nsi.org/
Retail Loss Prevention Exchange http://www.rlpx.com/
Securitas Security Services http://www.pinkertons.com/
Security Magazine http://www.secmag.com/
Security Management Online http://www.securitymanagement.com/
Security Professional’s Site http://www.securityprofessionalssite.com/ Careers in Victim Services Victim services professionals advise victims of available resources, refer crime victims to appropriate resources, and help victims access these services. General Links
American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children http://www.apsac.org/
Association of Traumatic Stress Specialists http://www.atss.info/
National Center for Victims of Crime http://www.ncvc.org/ncvc/Main.aspx
NCJRS – Victims of Crime http://virlib.ncjrs.org/VictimsOfCrime.asp
RealJustice http://www.realjustice.org/
Safer Child http://www.saferchild.org/
United States Department of Justice – Office for Victims of Crime http://www.ovw.usdoj.gov/
United States Department of Justice – Office on Violence Against Women http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/vawo/ Crime Prevention Coordinator Crime prevention coordinators work with neighborhood watch groups, business watch groups, neighborhood associations, and similar organizations to develop crime prevention programs. Gang Resistance Education and Training http://www.atf.gov/great/
International Society of Crime Prevention Practitioners http://www.iscpp.org/
National Association of Town Watch http://www.nationalnightout.org/
Crisis Center Coordinator/Counselor Most communities provide crisis intervention services for crime victims and others who are in crisis. These centers rely heavily on volunteer support and are also staffed by trained coordinators and/or counselors. Battered Women’s Justice Project http://www.bwjp.org/
Family Violence Prevention Fund http://endabuse.org/
National Coalition Against Domestic Violence http://www.ncadv.org/
National Domestic Violence Hotline http://www.ndvh.org/
National Electronic Network on Violence Against Women http://www.vawnet.org/
National Mental Health Association http://www.nmha.org/
Violence Against Women Resources http://www.vaw.umn.edu/about/ Victim Offender Mediator Victim 0ffender mediators are trained, neutral third parties who facilitate the communication process between victims, offenders, and community members. Victim offender mediation is often used in juvenile courts. Victim Offender Mediation Association http://www.voma.org/
Victim Offender Reconciliation Programs http://www.vorp.com/
Association for Conflict Resolution http://www.acrnet.org/
Mediate.com http://www.mediate.com/
Restorative Justice Online Network http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/publications/rest-just/ Victim Services Coordinator Victim services coordinators provide assistance to crime victims, witnesses, survivors, and their significant others. They review programs and resources available in the community and assure availability of services. They may provide information to police and other victim contact personnel to make them aware of victim needs and referral options. Department of Justice – Office for Victims of Crime http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/
Directory of Crime Victim Services http://ovc.ncjrs.org/findvictimservices/ |