Sex offender risk assessment, sources of variation, and the implications of misuse

The current study examines whether or not prosecutors in New Jersey are properly using the state?s sex offender risk assessment tool, and the implications of improper implementation. All prosecutors and public defenders who handle Megan?s Law cases in New Jersey participated in two confidential surv...

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Autor principal: Lanterman, Jennifer L. (Autor)
Otros Autores: Boyle, Douglas J. ; Ragusa-Salerno, Laura M.
Tipo de documento: Electrónico Artículo
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 2014
En: Criminal justice and behavior
Año: 2014, Volumen: 41, Número: 7, Páginas: 822-843
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