Provides access to data from more than 100 agencies that provide information on such topics as economic and population trends, crime, education, health care, etc.
The Bureau of Justice Statistics disseminates information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and the operation of justice systems at all levels of government
An archive of resources from foundation-funded public policy research. Topics include education, crime, housing, race, etc. See the topic/link, 'Social conditions' for social problems/issues.
From the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, this site provides information on social issues such as human trafficking, immigration, capital punishment. Use the left hand menu to navigate.