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2009
Does Sex Offender Registration and Notification Reduce Crime? A Systematic Review of the Research Literature
The impact of sex offender registration and community notification laws on crime reduction is investigated. This report contains these sections: summary; introduction; theoretical foundation; notification levels in Washington State; what "evidence-b... Read More
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2009
Adult Time for Adult Crimes: Life Without Parole for Juvenile Killers and Violent Teens
While "[l]ife without parole for the very worst juvenile offenders is reasonable, constitutional, and (appropriately) rare . . . its continued viability is at risk from misleading lobbying efforts in many states and court cases that seek to substitut... Read More
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2008
Beyond Ideology, Politics, and Guesswork: The Case for Evidence-Based Policy
The need for evidence-based policy is clarified. This essay has these sections: why evidence-based policy is urgent now; programs for which evidence-based analysis is most important; prime examples -- evidence informing good policy, lack of evidence... Read More
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2003 NIC Publication
Proceedings of the Large Jail Network Meeting, February 2003
Contents of these proceedings include: meeting highlights; "The Future of Jail Legislation, Resources, and Funding by Michael Thompson; "Legislation, Resources, and Funding: A Perspective From Our Professional Associations" by Stephen Ingley, Jim Gon... Read More
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2001 NIC Publication
Community Notification and Education
Differences in state laws regarding sex offender notification are examined, as well as innovative approaches to community notification and education in the U.S. This report contains the following sections: introduction; background; state variations;... Read More
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1986 NIC Publication
Victims and Probation: Building a Collaborative Relationship, an Analysis of Legislation
Title of project: The role of victims and probation: building a collaborative relationship. Paper presented at the session titled "Victims and Victimization," American Society of Criminology 38th Annual Meeting, October 29-November 1, 1986, Atlanta, ... Read More
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