A Comparison of Sentencing Strategies Between States
- 1 June 1981
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Evaluation Review
- Vol. 5 (3) , 307-324
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0193841x8100500302
Abstract
A dynamic descriptive model of the criminal justice system is implemented for the states of Missouri and Texas. The differences between sentencing strategies, prison population movements, and criminal behavior patterns are examined. Results for optimization of sentencing strategy and estimates for separate incapacitative and deterrent effects are provided from the discrete time model in each state, and comparisons are offered.Keywords
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