Capital punishment

This chapter explores the history and current practice of capital punishment in the United States, evaluates capital punishment as a criminal justice policy, describes the collateral damage associated with capital punishment, and discusses the implications for social workers. The evidence is clear t...

Full description

Saved in:  
Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Hope, Trina L. (Author)
Contributors: Lepper-Pappan, Heather M. ; Natale, Anthony P.
Format: Print Article
Language:English
Published: 2024
In: Handbook of forensic social work
Year: 2024, Pages: 265-288
Check availability: HBZ Gateway
Keywords:
Arbitrariness
Capital Punishment
collateral damage
Cost
Criminal Justice Policy
Death Penalty
Deterrence
Racial Discrimination
code of ethics
Wrongful convictions