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Correctional shorthands: Focal concerns and the decision to administer solitary confinement

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  • Logan, Matthew W.
  • Dulisse, Brandon
  • Peterson, Samuel
  • Morgan, Mark Alden
  • Olma, Tayte Marie
  • Paré, Paul-Philippe

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Prior studies of policing and sentencing often find racial disparities in criminal justice decision-making. However, there is limited research on the existence of racial disparities within correctional facilities.

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  • Logan, Matthew W. & Dulisse, Brandon & Peterson, Samuel & Morgan, Mark Alden & Olma, Tayte Marie & Paré, Paul-Philippe, 2017. "Correctional shorthands: Focal concerns and the decision to administer solitary confinement," Journal of Criminal Justice, Elsevier, vol. 52(C), pages 90-100.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:jcjust:v:52:y:2017:i:c:p:90-100
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2017.08.007
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