Why we should universalize the insanity defense and replace punishment with therapy and education
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DOI: 10.1016/j.avb.2019.05.001
Abstract: Abstract The insanity defense, which exempts those judged to be insane from being punished for whatever illegal acts they have committed, exists in order to be the exception that proves the rule: namely, that illegal… read more here.
Keywords: insanity defense; violence; universalize insanity; defense replace ... See more keywords
Mentally disordered offenders and the law: Research update on the insanity defense, 2004-2019.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijlp.2019.101507
Abstract: The insanity defense is among the most controversial legal constructs that has attracted the attention of scholars, practitioners and policy makers. Here, we conducted a systematic review of the literature spanning 2004 to 2019 that… read more here.
Keywords: 2004 2019; research; law; defense ... See more keywords