However, evaluative studies on "tough-on-crime" sentencing policies generally support the conclusion that such an approach has not only proved ineffective at reducing crime rates and recidivism (re-offending), but is ultimately harmful to individuals, communities, and state economies. Here we briefly...
Tough on Crime Policies at Odds with Early Intervention Research: Position PaperKanter, DeborahWoods, SarahAugimeri, LeenaWalsh, Margaret
Why are tough on crime policies so popular? Stanf. Law Policy Rev. 11 9–22Mauer M (1999) Why are tough on crime policies so popular? Stan L Pol’y Rev 11:9Mauer, M. ( 1999 ) ‘ Why are tough on crime policies so popular? ’, Stanford Law and Policy Review , 11 , 9 – ...
EL SALVADOR: TOUGH ANTI-CRIME POLICIES ERODE CIVIL RIGHTSRaul Gutierrez
This chapter sheds light on the challenges of recidivism and provides data about the cost of the massive prison population. It also stresses that prosecutorial discretion has been a contributing factor in the increasing prison population, not just the war on drugs. This chapter then turns to ...
There is more to the crisis of violent crime in the streets than simply citizens being increasingly victimized, becoming alarmed and demanding that public officials do something about it. The. fear of crime, a central theme in diologue surrounding the movement toward "tough on crime" legislation...
Byline: Christopher Hong Members of the local faith community say the city's diversion...Hong, Christopher
With Crime Down, the Nation Moves to Ease Get-Tough PoliciesAmericans change their minds on some issues. One of them is crimeand punishment.It's an...Barone, Michael
Critics have called for tougher bail policies to prevent criminal suspects out on multiple bonds from violently re-offending. (Crime Stoppers of Houston) CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP In February, Houston and county law enforcement officials blasted judges for the number of criminal cases ...
We can respond with strength to the spikes of organized retail crime, carjackings and more. We, too, care deeply about being good stewards of our air, land and water for future generations, but on behalf of the families we swore an oath to protect, we are taking the EPA to court...