Topic
Recidivism
609 published works
Simple Justice
When Prison Is A Better Option
Years ago, I wrote of the creation of a permanent underclass. No, not the one woke people are willing to fight for. Rather, the one we’ve created because as much…
Sentencing Law and Policy
“Housing and Recidivism: The Critical Link to Reducing Louisiana’s Bulging Prisons”
The title of this post is the title of this new paper by Angela Decoteau recently posted to SSRN. Here is the abstract: Louisiana has one of the highest incarceration…
Supreme Court Update
Rompilla v. Beard (04-5462), Kucera v. Bradbury (04A242) and Kelo v. New London, Conn (04-108)
Greetings, Court Fans! As promised, here is a follow-up to Tuesday's update on the Court's latest order list with the questions presented in Rompilla v. Beard, 04-5462. In that case,…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Study suggests outdoor community service especially effective at reducing recidivism
The harms of solitary confinement and other extreme form of indoor isolation in correctional settings have been widely documented. But this recent study, titled "The Effect of Horticultural Community Service…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Notable Washington Supreme Court discussion of recidivist LWOP sentences while rejecting challenge to use of young adult “first strikes”
Last fall, the Washington Supreme Court showed its willingness to strike down various extreme sentences when it concluded the state's death penalty administration was so arbitrary as to be violative…
Sentencing Law and Policy
“After the Crime: Rewarding Offenders’ Positive Post-Offense Conduct”
The title of this post is the title of this notable new paper authored by Paul Robinson and Muhammad Sarahne now available via SSRN. Here is its abstract: While an…
Sentencing Law and Policy
“Consequences of mental and physical health for reentry and recidivism: Toward a health‐based model of desistance”
The title of this post is the title of this recent Criminology article authored by Nathan Link, Jeffrey Ward and Richard Stansfield. Here is its abstract: During the last few…
Sentencing Law and Policy
“The Effect of Public Health Insurance on Criminal Recidivism”
The title of this post is the title of this notable new empirical paper recently posted to SSRN and authored by Erkmen Giray Aslim, Murat Mungan, Carlos Navarro and Han…
Simple Justice
Short Reply: The Evil Exception
Lawyers have long used the well-told story to persuade jurors. There’s nothing like a heart-wrenching story to delude and manipulate the feelings of the unwary, and it’s our job to…
Sentencing Law and Policy
“Recidivism of Felony Offenders in California”
The title of this post is the title of this intricate new report from the Public Policy Institute of California. Here is part of the report's summary: California has undertaken…