An introduction to crime and society's responses to it. Examines the nature and causes of crime, the criminal law, constitutional safeguards, and the organization and operation of the criminal justice system including the police, courts, jails, prisons
Contains documentaries that cover topics such as race and gender studies, globalization, criminal justice, the environment, health, political science and current events, psychology, arts, literature, and more.
Includes Frontline, NOVA, American Experience, Odyssey, and films by Ken Burns and Michael Wood.
Documentary DVDs
Use the library catalog for all Criminal Justice films owned by SMCL. Browse by Criminal Investigation, Criminal Justice System or Criminology.
Use OneSearch for all Criminal Justice films owned by the Libraries of Maricopa Community Colleges. Browse by Criminal Investigation, Criminal Justice System or Criminology.
NIJ — the research, development and evaluation agency of the U.S. Department of Justice — is dedicated to improving knowledge and understanding of crime and justice issues through science. Provides free streaming videos.