Philosophies and Decision Making in Parole Board Members

Ebony L. Ruhland

doi:10.1177/0032885520956566

Philosophies and Decision Making in Parole Board Members

Ebony L. Ruhland

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Abstract

Parole boards have discretion to make prison release decisions by applying a number of factors. While prior research has identified factors that are important, little is known about how parole board members interpret the factors and the degree to which members’ characteristics affect decision making. Using board transcripts, this study explored: (1) how members’ philosophies influence factors used in release decisions and; (2) how board members define and frame factor meanings. The findings provide insights into decisions that may create release disparities.

Original language	American English
Pages (from-to)	640-661
Number of pages	22
Journal	Prison Journal
Volume	100
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/0032885520956566
State	Published - Nov 1 2020
Externally published	Yes

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Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
Law

Keywords

parole
parole boards
parole release decisions

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