The science of second chances : a revolution in criminal justice / Jennifer Doleac.
| Author/creator | Doleac, Jennifer author. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication | New York : Henry Holt and Company, 2026 |
| Copyright Date | ©2026 |
| Description | xvi, 283 pages ; 25 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Part I: Second chances for individuals. Small changes, big opportunities -- Err toward leniency -- Setting people up for success -- Prison as a place for change -- Back to work -- Support with humility -- Part II: Second chances for families and communities. Breaking the cycle in early childhood -- Prevention for teens and young adults. |
| Abstract | "When criminal justice expert Jennifer Doleac thinks about reform, she's not just hopeful, she's optimistic that second chances are possible--for the justice-involved population and the system as a whole. In The Science of Second Chances, she reveals her powerful approach to reducing crime and incarceration. Drawing on cutting-edge economic research and real-world experiments, the book presents a blueprint for reform that runs all the way through the system. Doleac shows how economists like herself approach big, complicated problems as if they were scientists in a lab, carefully testing different approaches and following the data to maximize impact. She explains how shifting the incentives people face can produce dramatic changes in the decisions they make, significantly reducing the number of people cycling through the prison system. From DNA databases that increase the likelihood of catching reoffenders to leniency programs for first-time defendants, she reveals a series of surprising interventions that actually work, along with cautionary tales about great ideas that never panned out."-- Amazon. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 245-267) and index. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Doleac, Jennifer. Science of second chances. First edition. New York : Henry Holt and Company, 2026 9781250886279 |
| Genre/form | Informational works. |
| Genre/form | Documents d'information. |
| ISBN | 9781250886286 hardcover |
| ISBN | 1250886287 hardcover |
| ISBN | (ebook) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | New Books | HV9950 .D65 2026 | ✔ Available | Want This? |