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The Crisis in America's Criminal Courts: Improving Criminal Justice Outcomes by Transforming Decision-Making
By Kelly, William R.
- ISBN
- 9781538142165
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield
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Reviewed on August 1, 2021 | Social Sciences
Few would argue that the U.S. criminal justice system is fit for purpose. In 2016, it employed more than 2.1 million people and cost $240 billion, yet recidivism rates remain stubbornly high. Kelly (sociology, Univ. of Texas at Austin; The Future of Crime and Punishment) argues that the tough-on-crime policies advocated by many states and district attorneys must be replaced with smart-on-crime, evidence-based reforms. He believe...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
