Elders in the justice system: how the system treats elders in trials, during imprisonment, and on death row
Behavioral Sciences & the Law, Volume 25, Issue 5, Pages 677 - 699. Special Issue: Elder Issues Volume 2
http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/abstract/116323639/ABSTRACT
L. Beth Gaydon, Monica K. Miller
"As the average lifespan increases, it becomes increasingly likely that elders will be involved in the justice system. Elders may be witnesses, victims, plaintiffs, or defendants in a trial. They are also prisoners and, in some cases, death row inmates. Because there are special needs and costs associated with elders, it is important to consider how they are treated in each of these areas of the justice system. In order to determine whether the court system is treating elders fairly, this analysis reviews current policies, research, and anecdotal evidence from recent high-profile cases. Recommendations for future research and policy changes are offered to ensure that elders are treated fairly in the justice system."
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