Society, Science, and Problem-Solving Courts

by Monica K. Miller, Mia A. Holbrook, Logan A. Yelderman

Problem-solving courts are special courts that do not simply punish offenders, but use other justice principles--like therapeutic jurisprudence and restorative justice--and psychology principles--like anticipated emotion, operant conditioning, and social support--to address underlying social issues that contributed to the crime. The U.S. has numerous types of problem-solving courts, such as drug courts, mental health courts, and homelessness courts...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 019005980X
• ISBN13: 9780190059804
• Release Date: December 2024
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.6" x 9.5"