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Evidence-Based Practices and Criminal Defense: Opportunities, Challenges, and Practical Considerations

Evidence-Based Practices and Criminal Defense: Opportunities, Challenges, and Practical Considerations

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Weibrecht, Kimberly A.

National Institute of Corrections. Community Corrections Division (Washington, DC)

Published 2008. 35 pages.

Defense (Justice System)

Guidance is provided to criminal defense attorneys concerning the use of evidence-based practices (EBP). Sections of this report include: executive summary; introduction; principles of EBP; the role of defense counsel as advocate in an EBP criminal justice system; the role of defense counsel as policy-maker; and conclusion. Accession Number: 023356

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