The following sites provide comprehensive or unique resources relating to the work of the ACLU in this issue area. While some of these sites are operated by organizations that work frequently in coalition with the ACLU, the sites may also include materials on positions we do not share.
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United States Department of Justice
The official site of the DOJ, with links to documents stored on the department’s gopher site.
Justice Information Center
Designed to be a clearinghouse for all information on criminal and criminal youth justice, the Justice Information Center allows users to search its holdings by topic and keyword.
A Guided Tour of the War on Drugs
Drug Reform Coordination Network (DRCNet) is an organization of individuals who oppose current drug policy for a number of reasons. Their site is a resource for drug policy and reform, with numerous documents, papers, and links.
Vera institute of Justice
The Vera institute of Justice is a private nonprofit organization dedicated to making government policies and practices more fair, humane, and efficient for all people. Working in collaboration with government and local communities, Vera designs and implements innovative programs that expand the practice of justice in public service and improve the quality of urban life. Vera operates demonstration projects, conducts original research, and offers technical assistance to public officials in New York City and beyond.
DrugText USA
DrugText USA is a service provided by the International Foundation on Drug Policy and Human Rights. Users can find information on drug policy in different countries, legal issues, conferences, and medicine.
FEAR
Forfeiture Endangers American Rights is a nonprofit organization dedicated to reform of forfeiture laws.
Free Mumia Home Page
This site is the hub for Mumia information, with links to every other Mumia site.
Families Against Mandatory Minimums
This site examines the detrimental impact of mandatory mininum sentencing from a family-oriented perspective.
The Amnesty International Page
Through this web site, Internet users can take part in some of Amnesty’s ongoing action campaigns.
Prison Information and Papers
This site contains prison statistics and studies, including HIV in Prisons, Comparing Federal and State Prisoners, and Prison Populations.
PeaceNet Prison Issues Desk
Political Prisoners and POWS in the U.S. from PeaceNet’s Political Prisoners Page.
Three Strikes This formal report on “Three Strikes and You’re Out” was put together by the Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice.
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
Another branch of the Department of Justice, with official information.
“Cocaine and Federal Sentencing Policy”
The text of the report recommending that Congress abolish the current cocaine sentencing scheme, under which possession of 5 grams of crack cocaine triggers the same punishment as possession of 500 grams of powder cocaine.
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