Research Guides: Justice Studies: Websites

STAR Test

A good assignment starts with quality information. You can evaluate the resources you find online using the STAR test, which evaluates websites on the following:

Source

Who is the author?
Who is making the information available?
What are their credentials or qualifications?
What makes them an authority on this subject?
Is the source biased or expressing opinion or trying to sell something?
Choose sources that are credible and relatively objective.

Time

When was the information published or last updated?
Does the date of publication matter to your assignment?
- For example, if you are working on a current event, or a science or health topic, you will need something that has been published recently.
If you are working on a historical topic, currency may not be as important.

Accuracy

Is the information free of spelling, grammatical and technical errors?
Where did the information come from?
Look for information or references that can be verified.

Relevance

Is the information free of spelling, grammatical and technical errors?
Where did the information come from?
Look for information or references that can be verified.

Justice Studies Websites

Websites can be a valuable resource since information is often current and not out of date.
Use a critical eye when using the web for research by using the STAR Test.
Look for pages or tabs labeled Resources, Reports, Publication for information that might be particularly useful.
Below is a select listing of websites that may be useful for your studies, assignments, and research:

CanLII Connects
CanLII Connects was created to make it faster and easier for legal professionals and the public to access high-quality legal commentary on Canadian court decisions.
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We bring together lawyers, scholars and others with professional competency in legal analysis to share their insights and form collective opinions.*

The site is and always will be free to use and fully open to everyone.

To maintain quality, only the community of registered members are permitted to submit content, offer comments or up-vote the commentary and summaries found on the site. (http://canliiconnects.org/en/about-us)
Canadian Border Services Agency - Publications and forms
Collection of information that guides and informs the operations of the CBSA.
Canadian Civil Liberties Association
CCLA fights for the civil liberties, human rights, and democratic freedoms of all people across Canada.
Canadian Police Oversight Agencies
Lists the civilian agencies that provide oversight of police agencies across Canada.
Sites vary but relevant information can be found on Statistics, Reports and Publication pages.
Correctional Service Canada - Publications & Resources
Forms, research, educational resources, policy and other Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) publications.
Department of Justice - Government of Canada
Access the Canadian Constitution, Federal Acts and Regulations, as well as comprehensive information about how the law works in Canada.
Gladue Rights Research Database
This database provides Indigenous people, their legal counsel, and others working within the justice system with information that will assist in the protection of Gladue rights after a person’s conviction and prior to sentencing. Please cite as directed.
Juristat
... provides in-depth analysis and detailed statistics on a variety of topics and issues related to justice and public safety. Topics include crime, victimization, homicide, civil, family and criminal courts, and correctional services.
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Issues related to community safety, and perceptions of safety are also covered. The publication is intended for those with an interest in Canada's justice and public safety systems as well as those who plan, establish, administer and evaluate programs and projects related to justice and public safety.
The Marshall Project
Non-profit journalism about justice.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Reports, research and publications from the RCMP.

Crisis & Counseling Resources

Edmonton

City of Edmonton Support Programs
Inner City Victim Services - Bissell Centre Bissell Centre, along with Boyle Street Community Services, provides street level access to programs and services to those who’ve been victims of crime. This program offers a safe gateway for marginalized people to acquire information and receive support to ultimately access and successfully navigate the Criminal Justice System
Sexual Assault Voices of Edmonton
Victim Services -Edmonton Police Service
YWCA Counselling Services

NorQuest College Library

NorQuest College Library

Justice Studies

STAR Test

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Time

Accuracy

Relevance

Justice Studies Websites

Crisis & Counseling Resources

Edmonton

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