The “Tough on Crime” Competition: a Network Approach to Understanding the Social Mechanisms Leading to Federal Crime Control Legislation in the United States from 1973–2014
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DOI: 10.1007/s12103-017-9395-5
Abstract: The increase in punitive sentiment in America over the last four decades is frequently attributed to changes in criminal justice policies and programs. While scholars have studied the impact of legislation and policy on justice… read more here.
Keywords: legislation; crime control; 1973 2014; federal crime ... See more keywords