Books & Audio-Visual
- AlleyCat
- Use AlleyCat, the CCAC online catalog, to find materials at any of the CCAC libraries
Reference & Overview Sources
| Full Text? | Database Name | Vendor | Help |
|---|---|---|---|
| yes | CQ Researcher | CQ Press | info |
| yes | Crime and Punishment in America Reference Library | Gale | |
| yes | Issues & Controversies | Facts.com | info |
| yes | Opposing Viewpoints | Gale | info |
Magazine & Journal Articles
| Full Text? | Database Name | Vendor | Help |
|---|---|---|---|
| yes | Academic Search Premier | EBSCOhost | info |
| yes | MasterFILE Premier | EBSCOhost | info |
| no | Alternative Press Index | FirstSearch | info |
| no | Alternative Press Index Archive | FirstSearch | info |
Web Sites
- Child and Adolescent Violence Research at the National Institute of Mental Health
- This archived government publication provides "an overview that summarizes research into the causes, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of child and adolescent violence."
- Indicators of School Crime and Safety, 2005
- Current report on school violence and crime in the schools from the U. S. Departments of Education and Justice. PDF file.
- Is Youth Violence Just Another Fact of Life?
- This concise fact sheet, from the American Psychological Association, covers two areas of youth violence: "Some Kids Resilient; Some Kids at Risk," and "The Youth Violence Epidemic." Topics covered include children who are prone to violence, gang violence, and the impact of TV on violent behavior.
- MediaWise
- From the National Institute on Media and the Family, MediaWise is a non-profit organization that focuses on the effects of media on children. The "Facts / Tips and Resources" and "Research and Reports" sections offers publications and research data on the connection between media and aggressive behavior in children.
- National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center
- The National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center is a collaboration of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other Federal agencies. The site claims to be a "one-stop shop" for information on youth violence and prevention. The site provides a large collection of materials like fact sheets, reports, bulletins, brochures, pamphlets, manuals, and training guides, which are all searchable.
- Understanding Violent Behavior in Children and Adolescents
- This brief fact sheet from the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry summarizes characteristics of violent behavior. Coverage includes: "Range of Violent Behavior," "Factors which Increase Risk of Violent Behavior," as well as prevention techniques. Links to additional information is also included.