Agenda building in criminal justice: The case of determinate sentencing |
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Authors: | Lawrence F Travis Edward J Latessa Gennaro F Vito |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Criminal Justice, University of Cincinnati, USA;(2) School of Justice Administration, University of Louisville, USA |
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Abstract: | An understanding of policy development, change and implementation is a necessary ingredient in analysis of criminal justice
policy. This paper attempts to describe the process of policy formation in criminal justice within the framework, of “Agenda
Building.” Through case studies of sentencing reform policy changes in two states, the applicability of the Agenda Building
model to the study of criminal justice policy is demonstrated. The argument is advanced that, through the use of such approaches
to the study of justice policy change, we will enhance our understanding of the diversity of specific policies and practices
which can emerge from an apparently unified reform movement. Further, it is suggested that an enhanced understanding of policy
development will allow reformers to better direct and control policy formulation. |
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