Heinous Crime : : Cases, Causes, and Consequences / / Frederic G. Reamer.
What circumstances lead someone to commit murder, rape, or acts of child molestation? Why does society have such a deep-seated wish for vengeance against perpetrators of heinous crimes? Can those found guilty of such crimes ever be rehabilitated? What are the long-term consequences of incarceration,...
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| Place / Publishing House: | New York, NY : : Columbia University Press, , [2004] ©2004 |
| Year of Publication: | 2004 |
| Language: | English |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (272 p.) |
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Table of Contents:
- Frontmatter
- Contents
- 1. The Nature of Heinous Crime
- 2. Heinous Crime: Causes and Cases
- 3. Retribution and Revenge
- 4. Imprisonment: The Public Safety Imperative
- 5. Treatment and Rehabilitation
- 6. Restorative, Reparative, and Community Justice
- Epilogue
- Notes
- References
- Index