Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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7242214 | Journal of Criminal Justice | 2018 | 13 Pages |
Abstract
The Depravity Standard is validated for application to murder cases to inform the presence or absence of the 25 items of depravity. It enables assessment of relative depravity of a perpetrator's intent, victim choice, actions, and attitudes. Application of the Depravity Standard relies on evidence, minimizes bias and prejudice, and promotes fairness in sentencing and release decisions.
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Authors
Michael Welner, Kate Y. O'Malley, James Gonidakis, Alisha Saxena, Jada Stewart-Willis,