Mass Communication, Living in a Media World

Chapter 9. Courts: Turning Law into Politics

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http://w3.abanet.org/home.cfm — Web site of the American Bar Association, the largest voluntary professional association in the world, with a membership of more than four hundred thousand.

www.ajs.org — Web site of the American Judicature Society, a nonpartisan organization whose national membership works to maintain the independence and integrity of the courts and to increase public understanding of the justice system.

www.JusticeatStake.org — Web site of the Justice at Stake Campaign, a nonpartisan group working to keep courts fair and impartial.

www.ncsconline.org — Web site of the National Center for State Courts, an independent nonprofit organization that assists court officials to better serve the public.

www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs — This Web site for the Bureau of Justice Statistics includes information and statistics on a variety of areas, including courts, sentencing, and crimes.

www.stateline.org/live/issues/Crime+%26+Courts — Issue link sponsored by Stateline.org that provides updates on criminal and judicial issues facing states and localities.