Generate topic ideas (and find sources):
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OJJDP Model Programs Guide: Literature ReviewsThese literature reviews from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention are helpful starting points for brainstorming topics and learning more about the background of some evidence-based programs.
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Juvenile Justice Journals (BrowZine)Browse journals focusing on Juvenile Justice that you can access via the IU Kokomo Library. Skim the titles in recent issues of leading journals to see what researchers are currently publishing about in the field and locate peer-reviewed articles.
PRO TIP: If no full-text is available through our paid subscriptions, click on the title to check for open access or submit an interlibrary loan request.
Search for peer-reviewed articles (and more):
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EBSCO Discovery Service This link opens in a new windowEDS, also known as the giant search box on the library website, is a great starting point for topics that are likely to be researched in multiple disciplines, including topics related to juvenile delinquency.
PRO TIP: Use the filters on the left to quickly narrow your search results. Top recommended filters include Format, Publication date, and Subject. Skimming the titles of your filtered search results can also help you identify themes or patterns in your broader topic. -
Sociological Abstracts This link opens in a new windowThis database links out to a wide range of full-text articles and other sources published in Sociology and related fields.
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Criminal Justice Abstracts with Full Text This link opens in a new windowThis databases focuses on journals and other publications relevant to Criminal Justice and related fields. Be sure to use the filters on the left to limit your results to peer-reviewed journals.
PRO TIP: This database has much of the same functionality as EDS, so be sure to click "Show More" under the Subject filter to narrow your search results.
