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| Nicholson-Crotty, Sean | 1 |
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Direct linkNicholson-Crotty, Sean – Crime & Delinquency, 2004
This article argues that the conclusions of previous research on the impact of sentencing guidelines may be misleading due to the cross-sectional methodologies employed in these studies. This study will suggest that a theoretically driven longitudinal analysis of mandatory guidelines offers a more appropriate way to study these policies.…
Descriptors: Institutionalized Persons, Sanctions, Correctional Institutions, Program Effectiveness
