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Statistics

Statista This link opens in a new window
Statistical data and charts on many topics including business, media, politics, society, technology and education.

Census Bureau
Demographics, housing, poverty, and economic indicators. Use the Browse by Topic or Explore Data menus to get started.
Census Data Platform
Use this platform to access tables of data collected by the US Census Bureau, either searching by keyword or browsing by topic.
State and County Quick Facts
Basic comparative demographic and business data for each state and county in the U.S.

Social Explorer This link opens in a new window
Visualization and data-mapping tool with hundreds of thousands of data indicators across demographics, economy, health, education, crime and more.
Statistical Abstract of the United States This link opens in a new window
The online edition of this publication offers statistics on the social, political, and economic conditions of the United States.

Congressional Research Service Reports

The CRS produces in-depth reports on issues confronting Congress, with useful background info and analysis. Use these websites to get free access to recent and historical CRS reports.

Journal Articles & Systematic Reviews

Social Services Abstracts This link opens in a new window
This database covers hundreds of periodicals in the disciplines of social work, human services, social policy, and community development.
Family & Society Studies Worldwide This link opens in a new window
Comprehensive coverage of research, policy, and practice literature in the fields of Family Science, Human Development, and Social Welfare.
Sociological Abstracts This link opens in a new window
This database contains citations and abstracts for the international literature of sociology and related disciplines.

Campbell Collaboration Library of Systematic Reviews
Search or browse the Campbell reviews on the effects of various interventions in the areas of crime, education, development, and social welfare.
Cochrane Library of Systematic Reviews
Reviews designed to support evidence-based practice in the areas of health and medicine. Some are available for free in full-text online.

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