Area VII. The Criminal Justice System / 39. Prosecution, Courts & Sentencing

The Expansion of LWOP in Three States: A County-Level Study - Ashley Nellis, The Sentencing Project

The Impact of Federal Crack Cocaine Sentencing Reform on Offender Recidivism - Kim Steven Hunt, United States Sentencing Commission

Traditional and Informal Justice Systems of Sub-Saharan Africa: Justification For Their Persistence - David Chiabi, New Jersey City University

What Accounts for the Recent Increase in Felony Filings in Colorado? Exploring Demographic, Institutional, and Policy Explanations - Jeffrey Lin, University of Denver; Kim English, Colorado Division of Criminal Justice; Peg Flick, Colorado Division of Criminal Justice

Jeffrey Lin, University of Denver