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Corrections Resources

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Department of Corrections Documents

Annual Reports
Includes information about programs, demographic statistics, and the department directory.
Blue Book
Procedures Governing the Granting of Paroles and Conditional Releases
Offender Rulebook
Rules of conduct and procedures for offenders.
Orange Book
Rules and Regulations Governing the Conditions of Probation, Parole, and Conditional Release for Sex Offenders
Red Book
Rights of Offender to Preliminary and Revocation Hearing
White Book
Rules and Regulations Governing the Conditions of Probation, Parole, and Conditional Release

More publications from the Department of Corrections.

EBSCO Databases

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ProQuest Databases

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More Library Resources

ReferenceUSA (data axle)
Information about millions of US businesses that can be exported to Excel.

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Useful Links

American Correctional Association
Professional organization offering information about current standards, correctional health care, and professional development opportunities.
Corrections One
Resources for corrections officers, including information, news and training videos.
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Information about Federal prisons, including locations and statistics.
Homeland Security Digital Library
Documents related to homeland security policy, criminal justice, and organizational management.
National Institute of Corrections Digital Library
Collection of documents, research and webinars for Corrections employees. A great resource for online training.
Public Safety Performance Project
Pew Charitable Trust offers reports and statistics on "data-driven, fiscally sound policies and practices in the criminal and juvenile justice systems".
UN Office on Drugs and Crime
Includes UN reports, proposals and statements on criminal justice reform, including prison reform.

Legal and Statistical Information

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Missouri

For historical Missouri documents and records, contact the State Archives at archref@sos.mo.gov or 573.751.3280.

State Agency Database Project

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Missouri State Agency Databases

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