Sociology

The American Sociological Association (ASA) is dedicated to advancing sociology as a scientific discipline and profession. Also includes excellent resources on current Sociology research and data, http://www.asanet.org/research/data_resources.cfm.

The Bureau of Justice Statistics collects and publishes statistics on all aspects of criminal justice in the U.S. at the state, federal, and tribal levels. Also includes data related to noncriminal aspects of the justice system, including law enforcement personnel and behavior statistics.

Home page of the U.S. Census Bureau, contains a huge amount of data and statistics on demographics, economic activity, and labor. To search census data by geographic location, choose American FactFinder from the Census Department home page.

Based at the University of Michigan, the National Poverty Center (NPC) was established in the fall of 2002 as a university-based, nonpartisan research center. They conduct and promote multidisciplinary, policy-relevant research on the causes and consequences of poverty in the United States.

Published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Provides a listing of the principal federal statistical agencies of the US, as well as links to statistical agencies from other countries.

The Urban Institute gathers data, conducts research, evaluates programs, offers technical assistance overseas, and educates Americans on social and economic issues — to foster sound public policy and effective government.

One-stop search for the federal government.

The National Association of Social Workers convened racial justice scholars and activists to build a collaborative vision for anti-racist social work.