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3 papers from our local library contribute to this synthesis, with an average publication year of 1979.

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The decision to sentence is no longer a simple matter

Research gap analysis derived from 3 engineering papers in our local library.

The gap

The decision to sentence is no longer a simple matter, and the Courts are increasingly concerned with the future conduct of an offender. The function of the Court is to punish and control a person's future behaviour. The study highlights th

Evidence profile

Sourced from the stated challenges and future-work section of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 1973 and 1987, spanning 3 journals. Those papers have been cited 24 times in total.

Research trend

Established — well-defined area with open sub-problems.

Supporting evidence — 3 representative gaps

Recommending Sentence — N.Z. Probation Officers' Pre-Sentence Reports (1973) · Australian & New Zealand Journal of Criminology · cited 5× · doi
The decision to sentence is no longer a simple matter, and the Courts are increasingly concerned with the future conduct of an offender. The function of the Court is to punish and control a person's future behaviour. The study highlights the challenge of providing comprehensive and reliable information in the sentencing process.
generalstated challengesevidence 5/5
Keywords: decision sentence longer simple matter courts increasingly concerned
RECIDIVIST IMPACTS OF DIFFERENTIAL SENTENCING PRACTICES FOR BURGLARY OFFENDERS (1977) · Criminology · cited 15× · doi
Future studies should investigate the effects of sentencing on recidivism rates for other types of offenders. Research should examine the impact of different types of sentences, such as community service or restitution. Studies should also investigate the role of other factors, such as offender characteristics and environmental influences, on recidivism rates.
generalfuture-work sectionevidence 4/5
Keywords: future studies investigate effects sentencing recidivism rates other
Delay reduction in the federal courts: Rule 50(b) and the Federal Speedy Trial Act of 1974 (1987) · Journal of Quantitative Criminology · cited 4× · doi
Future studies should examine the effectiveness of other policy interventions designed to reduce delay in the criminal justice system. Future research should consider the effects of policy interventions on different types of cases and defendants. Future studies should use more precise measures of time to disposition, such as daily measures.
generalfuture-work sectionevidence 4/5
Keywords: future studies examine effectiveness other policy interventions designed

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The decision to sentence is no longer a simple matter, and the Courts are increasingly concerned with the future conduct of an offender. The function of the Court is to punish and… This is supported by 3 representative gap statements extracted from 3 papers, rated weak evidence.

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