Search tools like LionSearch and Google scholar allow you to search across a wide range of disciplines. Since this discipline is broad and is influenced by many forces, LionSearch or Google Scholar can be good starting points. LionSearch allows you to refine your search in ways not possible in Google Scholar, and it will connect you to Penn State full text resources in many formats. Google Scholar can connect you to full text journal articles available through the University Libraries by using our specialized Google Scholar link.
These sources will help you locate both books and journal articles. LionSearch will also recommend subject databases to allow you to explore your subject in more depth.
For full text items, click the "full text online" link or "PDF" button to go to the full text of the article.
Tip: Save the relevant sources into the LionSearch temporary folder by clicking on the small folder icon to right side of the item. When you are finished compiling your sources, click on the folder icon at the top of the screen and email or print (which allows you to copy into your clipboard) the references so you can easily add them to your project.
These databases specialize in many subjects, including criminal justice. Using these databases will help you uncover articles that may be published in journals from other disciplines that have an interest in criminal justice topics.