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Algorithms in the Criminal Justice System: Assessing the Use of Risk Assessments in Sentencing

Year: 2017

Type: report

Abstract: Risk assessment tools are increasingly being incorporated into all aspects of the criminal justice system. This paper focuses on the use of these tools in the sentencing process, a relatively recent development which raises fundamental legal and ethical questions about fairness, accountability, and transparency. The paper provides an overview of these issues and questions for further research that can help local policymakers who are currently implementing or considering implementing similar systems in their jurisdiction.

Source: Digital Access to Scholarship at Harvard (DASH) (Harvard University)

Authors: Danielle Leah Kehl, Samuel Ari Kessler

Language: English

Topic: Ethics and Social Impacts of AI

Subfield: Safety Research

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2748003190

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