Research Guides: CRM 200: Reference and Information

Criminology Reference

Reference Books for Criminology and Criminal Justice
This link leads to a list of over 200 books and ebooks. To limit the search by discipline, subject or date, look on the left-side column.
Criminology Encyclopedias (in the Library and ebooks)

Criminology & Criminal Justice Routledge Handbooks This link opens in a new window
Full text of 18 Routledge online handbooks.
Access Note: To search across the content of these 18 books: 1) enter a search 2) on the left side of the Results page, click on "Criminology and Criminal Justice"
SAGE Knowledge This link opens in a new window
E-books and reference sources from SAGE. See all the Criminology holdings by clicking on "Browse by Subject"

Book Search: Judicial Error
"Judicial Error" is the standard phrase for wrongful convictions.
Book Search: post-conviction remedies
"Post-conviction remedies" is the standard phrase for exoneration of the wrongfully convicted, and innocence projects.
Book Search: DNA Fingerprinting
"DNA fingerprinting" is the standard phrase for DNA forensics. You could also try "forensic genetics"
Book Search: eyewitness identification
"Eyewitness identification" is the standard term for witnesses in criminal proceedings.
Book Search: Police Brutality
"Police brutality" is the standard phrase for excessive force or violence by police.