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Showing 1 to 4 of 4 for “"Cruel and unusual punishment"”.
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Overcrowding and its effects on inmate violent behavior in priSon
… have gone on, especially since the war on drugs and determinate sentencing, have become a part of the American Justice System. This overcrowding has led to concerns about what effects it might have on those that are incarcerated. This study looks at the effects this overcrowding has on inmate …
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An Analysis of Pregnant Inmate Shackling Laws and Policies
Pregnant inmates pose unique challenges to jail and prison administrations. Many states still require the shackling of pregnant inmates throughout the pregnancy and during labor, delivery, and recovery. Proponents of these laws and policies argue that the legislation is necessary to protect …
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An Evolving Standard of Decency: Examining the American Juvenile Justice System and the Constitutionality of Youth Incarceration
<p>The United States incarcerates more children and adolescents than any other developed nation in the world. Studies have shown that juvenile detention is generally ineffective at rehabilitating delinquent youth, which places the practice at odds with the stated intent of modern juvenile justice. …
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Private Actions--Public Responsibilities: Reflections on West v. Atkins (1988)
… law as pedagogue to inform public administration and to offer a useful message for the public administration practitioner. That message deals with a legal/constitutional distinction between publicness and privateness and the implications of that distinction. Quincy West was sentenced to prison in …