Research Guides: Social Work: Find Other Sources

Finding Governmental and NGO Publications & Statistics

Governments and non-governmental organizations publish relevant research reports, statistics, and other information. These types of publications can be harder to find than journal articles, but the following tips can help you out:

Consider what types of organizations are concerned with the topic (e.g. Families in Transition here in New Hampshire). Do some Google searching if you don't know any by name (e.g. women's research institutes).
If you're researching a topic related to a specific geographic area, find the local and state government websites. Search or browse the websites to find the relevant department(s) related to your topic.
In a Google search, add site:org filetype:pdf to your keywords to search only PDF files from .org websites, which is how organizations and institutions are likely to publish their research reports.

Try the resources below as starting points.

Government Publications & Statistics

Federal Research and Statistics

Statistical Abstract of the U.S. [PROQUEST] This link opens in a new window
Access the Statistical Abstract of the United States (1970 - present). Search one volume at a time or multiple volumes simultaneously. Charts can be downloaded into Excel for further data manipulation.
The ProQuest Statistical Abstract of the United States is the authoritative and comprehensive summary of statistics on the social, political and economic conditions of the United States from 1970 to today.
HeinOnline This link opens in a new window
Fully searchable, image-based government document and legal research database containing comprehensive coverage from inception of both US statutory materials, US Congressional Documents and the US Congressional Serial Set and more than 2,600 scholarly journals, all of the world's constitutions, all US treaties, collections of classic treatises and presidential documents, and access to the full text of state and federal case law powered by Fastcase.
Includes special collections on Criminal Justice, History, Foreign Relations, Religion and the Law and Women and the Law.

U.S. Census Bureau
Search for demographic data related to population, economy, business, education, employment, families & living, housing, health, income & poverty, international trade, and the public sector, etc.
FAQ: Where can I find social service research and statistics?
An FAQ topic from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, this webpage links out to federal research resources on various social services subtopics.
Office of the Administration for Children & Families: Office of Planning, Research & Evaluation
Under the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, the Administration for Children & Families has an office that evaluates its programs. This link goes to their resource library.

New Hampshire Research and Statistics

New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services
Find statistics and reports for different populations: families & children, women, teens, adults, seniors, and people with disabilities.
New Hampshire Economic and Labor Market Information Bureau
Find statistics and reports about New Hampshire's economy and labor market.

NGO Publications & Statistics

The following resources bring together research written by various think tanks, policy institutions, non-governmental organizations, and research foundations.

IssueLab
Research reports from nonprofit organizations.
Think Tank Search
A custom Google search of institutions that do public policy research, from the Harvard Kennedy School.
Internet Crossroads in Social Science Data
Browse or search for projects and institutions publishing research data and reports in the social sciences.

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