How Should We Decide Whom to Imprison? The Use of Risk Assessment Instruments in Sentencing Decisions

October 29, 2019 | American Psychological Assoc.

Incarceration is sometimes necessary to protect the safety of the public. But how can we ensure that these decisions are fair? How can we tell if someone truly poses a danger to others?

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https://www.apa.org/pubs/highlights/spotlight/issue-161