Is life without parole an effective way to reduce violent crime? An empirical assessment
Research By taking advantage of data published by the Sentencing Project to analyze whether states that use life without parole (LWOP) more often experience lower violent crime rates or greater reductions in violent crime, this study is the first to empirically assess the crime-reducing potential of...
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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2020
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Criminology & public policy
Year: 2020, Volume: 19, Issue: 2, Pages: 617-651 |
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