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General Search

Broad searches can be performed using the General Search field. General searches allow users to search for terms anywhere in the database record, including titles, short annotations, subject headings, authors, and NCJ numbers, as well as publishers, sponsoring agencies, journal citations, and abstracts.

Type the word or phrase describing the topic into the General Search box on the search screen and click on the Search button. The database is not case sensitive. Enclose all phrases in quotes.

For example, to search for information on "drug courts," enter:

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Last updated on: 4/3/2007