Punishing the Wicked: Examining the Correlates of Sentence Severity for Convicted Sex Offenders

To examine the correlates of sentence severity for convicted sex offenders under sentencing guidelines, contrasted with individuals convicted of non-sexual, violent offenses.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Rydberg, Jason (Author)
Contributors: Cassidy, Michael ; Socia, Kelly M.
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2018
In: Journal of quantitative criminology
Year: 2018, Volume: 34, Issue: 4, Pages: 943-970
Online Access: Volltext (Resolving-System)
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Keywords:
Criminal Sentencing
Criminal sentencing
Hurdle model
Quantile regression
Sex Offenders
Sex offenders
Description
Summary:To examine the correlates of sentence severity for convicted sex offenders under sentencing guidelines, contrasted with individuals convicted of non-sexual, violent offenses.
ISSN:1573-7799
DOI:10.1007/s10940-017-9360-y