How often and under what circumstances do escapes from prison and jail result in violence?: An examination of the "powder keg" theory
Little research has examined the "powder keg" theory (that escapes are inherently violent), which has been used in U.S. courts to apply sentencing enhancements to people convicted of escaping. We examine open-source data on 610 escapees from jails and prisons to understand the prevalence a...
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| Language: | English |
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2024
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International journal of law, crime and justice
Year: 2024, Volume: 77, Pages: 1-12 |
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