Information series on current topics

Contains studies, surveys, and statistics on issues related to crime, prisons, and jails, covering victims, hate crimes and terrorism in the U.S., correctional facilities, probation and parole, and other topics.

A concise compilation of statistics and information about issues that affect adolescents in the United States, such as pregnancy, violence, and crime.

A compilation of primary and secondary source materials, including graphs, quotes, articles, and charts, that provide information about gambling in America, covering casino gambling on Native American reservations and elsewhere, lotteries, bingo, pari-mutuel betting, and illegal gambling.

A compilation of facts and statistics from the U.S. government and other sources on animal rights issues in America, covering the history of hunting and domestication, the animal rights debate, wildlife use and protection, farm animals, animals used in research, service, sports, and entertainment, and pets.

Contains studies, surveys, and statistics on issues related to minorities in America, covering family life and living arrangements, education, health, crime, and other topics.

Contains studies, surveys, and statistics on issues related to death and dying, covering ethical considerations, seriously ill children, advance directives, health care costs, and other topics.

Contains studies, surveys, and statistics on issues related to weight in America, covering weight and physical health, dietary treatment for overweight and obesity, political, legal, and social cocerns, and other topics.

Contains studies, surveys, and statistics on issues related to health and wellness in America, covering disease prevention, genetics, degenerative diseases, mental health and illness, complementary and alternative medicine, and other topics.

Contains studies, surveys, and statistics on issues related to world poverty, covering the causes of poverty, emerging and transition economies, poverty and environmental hazards, and other topics.