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Guide to Government Databases

National Criminal Justice Reference Service

National Criminal Justice Reference Service provides summaries of criminal justice publications, including federal, state, and local reports.  Full-text coverage varies.

Child Welfare Information Gateway

Child Information Welfare Gateway provides access to print and electronic publications, websites, and online databases covering a wide range of topics from prevention to permanency, including child welfare, child abuse and neglect, adoption, search and reunion, and much more.

American FactFinder

American FactFinder provides searchable access to statistical data from the U.S. Bureau of the Census reports covering population, housing, economics, and government. Results can be displayed as tables or maps. Varied coverage: 2000-present.