The paradox of hope: the crime and punishment of domestic violence

Argues that the criminal justice system's preference for treatment instead of punishment for violent offenders is misguided; US. Sentencing practices, batterer treatment programs, rehabilitation, deterrence, therapeutic jurisprudence, incapacitation, retribution, and feminist approaches to puni...

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Published in:William and Mary law review 1998-05, Vol.39 (5), p.1505-1584
Main Author: Hanna, Cheryl
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abusive men
Care and treatment
Crime and criminals
Crimes against
Criminal justice
Family violence
Jurisprudence
Prisoners
Rehabilitation
Remedies
Sentences (Criminal procedure)
Social aspects
Social policy
Spousal abuse
United States
Women
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Summary:Argues that the criminal justice system's preference for treatment instead of punishment for violent offenders is misguided; US. Sentencing practices, batterer treatment programs, rehabilitation, deterrence, therapeutic jurisprudence, incapacitation, retribution, and feminist approaches to punishment.
ISSN:0043-5589