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The short prison sentence: an obituary?

Year: 2024

Type: other

Abstract: Short prison sentences are used frequently despite several obvious deficiencies. They are disruptive without being reformative, expensive, and contribute to prison overcrowding. The interests of justice would be better served by an increased reliance on community service and restorative justice, options that remain chronically underutilised despite their potential to offer a proportionate and effective response to minor offences.

Source: Research Repository UCD (University College Dublin)

Author: O'Donnell, Ian

Language: English

Topic: Criminal Justice and Penology

Subfield: Law

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7126288347

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