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Monthly Archives: April 2009

IssueLab

This site contains the text of research studies produced by nonprofit organizations worldwide, covering such areas as aging, crime, and homelessness
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New Criminal Justice Books, April 20, 2009

This is a selected list of new Criminal Justice books in University Library which are housed on the 1st floor of Library North for 1 month and then moved to its permanent location. Check GIL for current availability. For a full list of all new titles searchable by call number and more, go to the University Library [...]
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New Social Work Books, April 20, 2009

This is a selected list of new Social Work books in University Library which are housed on the 1st floor of Library North for 1 month and then moved to its permanent location. Check GIL for current availability. For a full list of all new titles searchable by call number and more, go to the University Library [...]
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New Psychology Books, April 20, 2009

This is a selected list of new Psychology books in University Library which are housed on the 1st floor of Library North for 1 month and then moved to its permanent location. Check GIL for current availability. For a full list of all new titles searchable by call number and more, go to the University Library [...]
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NIMH News Items, April 17, 2009

This release includes summaries of research on detrimental effects of antipsychotics with Alzheimer’s patients; black teens and suicide risk; and child abuse survivors’ risk for STDs. 
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Victims with Disabilities

OVC has released “Victims With Disabilities: Collaborative, Multidisciplinary First Response” This training guide and DVD provide techniques for first responders helping crime victims who have cognitive or communicative disabilities. DVD special accessibility features include open and closed captions, visual descriptions, enhanced audio, and audio navigation.
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NIJ Journal, No. 262

The lead article in “NIJ Journal No. 262“  examines the underground criminal industry of sex trafficking and identifies promising practices for recognizing victims and investigating these cases. Additional articles address how fatigue affects public safety officers, protection of America’s ports, and the use of technology to increase prison and jail safety.
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Journal Citation Reports

New features of this database include the following: Five-year journal impact factors Impact factors with self-citations removed Eigenfactor metrics, which delineate the influence of journals that cite specific articles
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Child Maltreatment, 2007

This report from HHS’ Administration of Children and Families indicates that an estimated 794,000 children were determined to be victims of maltreatment in 2007, down from 904,000 victims in 2006.
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New Social Worker Online, Spring 2009

This issue includes articles on a client’s suicide during field placement; art and photo therapy; self-determination in ethics; building private practice; and job searching strategies, among other topics.
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