What are judicial considerations in sentencing probation-eligible felony offenders?
What is “evidence-based sentencing”?
What is the “risk principle”?
What is a risk assessment instrument?
What is a risk and needs assessment instrument?
How is risk and needs assessment information used in making sentencing decisions?
Are risk and needs assessment scores used by the courts to make decisions about the appropriate severity of punishment?
How widespread is the use of risk and needs assessment information at sentencing today?
Is there any evidence about the effects of providing risk and needs assessment information to the courts at sentencing?
Are risk and needs assessment tools biased against racial minorities?