Compassionate release from New York State prisons: Why are so few getting out?

Authors
Beck, JA
Citation
Ja. Beck, Compassionate release from New York State prisons: Why are so few getting out?, J LAW MED E, 27(3), 1999, pp. 216
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
Public Health & Health Care Science
Journal title
JOURNAL OF LAW MEDICINE & ETHICS
ISSN journal
10731105 → ACNP
Volume
27
Issue
3
Year of publication
1999
Database
ISI
SICI code
1073-1105(199923)27:3<216:CRFNYS>2.0.ZU;2-Q
Abstract
Author notes that the New York State compassionate release program, which p ermits the early release of dying inmates, has been ineffective due to both flaws in the statutory scheme and the program's implementation. He suggest s changes to broaden the program without increasing risks to society.