Recidivism rates of sex offenders managed under the Dangerous Prisoners (Sexual Offenders) Act 2003: an evaluation of actuarial justice

According to the Dangerous Prisoners Sexual Offenders Act 2003 (DPSOA), an offender is considered 'dangerous' if there is an 'unacceptable risk' that he will commit 'serious sexual harm'. Current legislation operates within an actuarial justice framework, whereby increa...

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Published in:	Psychiatry, psychology, and law Vol. 28; no. 2; pp. 310 - 323
Main Authors:	Rowlands, M.T., Palk, G., Young, R. McD
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England Routledge 01-04-2021 Australian Academic Press Group Pty Ltd
Subjects:	actuarial justice Courts Dangerous offenders Dangerous Prisoners (Sexual Offenders) Act 2003 dangerous sex offenders dangerousness DPSOA Efficacy Evaluation Law and legislation Legislation Offending Prisoners Recidivism Sex crimes sex offender legislation Sex offenders sex offending Social aspects Violence against Women AUSTRALIA Queensland recidivism sex offender legislation actuarial justice sex offending dangerousness DPSOA Dangerous Prisoners (Sexual Offenders) Act 2003 dangerous sex offenders
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