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LINKS

• Handbook of Forensic Services (FBI)

   

  http://www.fbi.gov/hq/lab/handbook/intro.htm

  Science runs smack into law enforcement as the FBI publishes its Handbook of Forensic Services online. Learn about Evidence Examinations, Crimes Scenes and learn Safety techniques while working with unknown substances. (added 4/6/01 , reviewed 3/8/04 )

• Two Towns of Jasper (PBS)

   

http://www.pbs.org/pov/pov2002/twotownsofjasper/index.html

Originally broadcast in 2003 and part of the PBS P.O.V. series (Point of View), this site contains numerous resources of interest to those studying hate crimes in America. You will find a poll conducted by ABC on race relations, transcript of Ted Koppels "America in Black and White," a Jasper update, overview of the event provided from a white and a black perspective, and standards-based lesson plans which may require access to the video (note: many handouts are available independent of the video). A thought-provoking site as are all P.O.V. offerings. (added 1/15/07 , reviewed 1/15/07 )

• Teens, Crime and the Community

   

http://www.nationaltcc.org/teens/index.html

Teens, Crime and Community (TCC) is a joint program of the National Crime Prevention Council and Street Law , Inc. TCC is a national program where teens get involved in crime prevention to make themselves safer and their communities stronger. This website provides opportunities for students to learn leadership and get involved in their community. (added 9/12/02 , reviewed 9/12/02 )