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From the Great Recession to the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Financial History of the United States 2010-2020—A Comparison of the Government’s Response to the Two Financial Crises that Bookended the 2010 to 2020 Decade
Full text linkThis article compares the government\u27s legislative and regulatory response to each of the two financial crises that bookended the 2010-2020 decade and how the response to the COVID-19 crisis was affected by various provisions of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act enacted in 2010 in response to the 2008 financial crisis. The article concludes with six lessons we learned from these two financial crises experienced in relatively short order: act fast, act with force, act on multiple fronts, regain or retain citizens\u27 confidence in the financial system, ensure access to liquidity, and aid those who are struggling
Perceptions of Probation Officer Procedural Justice, Low Self-Control, and Recidivism after Release from Prison
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Legal authorities who engage in procedurally just practices may reduce the likelihood of people offending, while low self-control is a known risk factor for offending. Methods
Using data from the Prison Project, this study examines whether self-control conditions the impact of perceived probation officer procedural justice on recidivism for people on probation in the Netherlands. Results
Controlling for demographics and criminal history, procedural justice and low self-control were both significantly associated with recidivism in the theoretically expected directions. However, no interaction was found between self-control and procedural justice, suggesting the relationship between perceived fairness and recidivism does not significantly differ across levels of self-control. Conclusions
The findings support the generality of procedural justice effects on compliance, regardless of individual traits. In practice, procedural justice may improve outcomes even among people at higher risk on probatio
Judicial Imperialism: The Supreme Court’s Assault on Tribal Sovereignty and the Rule of Law
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Common but Differentiated Responsibilities” in the Paris Agreement
Full text linkThe Paris Agreement, adopted in 2015, epitomizes a political approach to climate action, devoid of scientific oversight at its inception. This political nature underscores its essence, emphasizing action over guaranteed results. With a foundation in common but differentiated responsibilities (CBDR), nations set diverse climate goals based on unique circumstances. However, this diversity complicates policy alignment and raises challenging questions, such as the feasibility of carbon border adjustments and intellectual property dilution. Analyzing CBDR within the Paris Agreement framework unveils its evolution, shaped by political negotiations and national actions. This study delves into the intricate interplay between politics, policy, and international soft law, illuminating the agreement\u27s dynamic nature
Granting Rights to Rivers in the Shadow of Extractivism
Full text linkIn Colombia, the Atrato River, situated in the region of Chocó, was granted rights in a 2016 ruling. More than ten other rivers have been granted rights in the following years. This judicial intervention has been influenced by other jurisdictions where rights have been granted to rivers like New Zealand and India. The article situates itself within this trend by providing a more granular, local context. In particular, the goal is to foreground the structural characteristics—specifically the historical, economic, and social centrality of extractivism—within which granting rights to nature takes place. The final objective will be to explore the possibilities and limitations this style of judicial intervention provides
Perceptions of Probation Officer Procedural Justice and Recidivism: A Longitudinal Study in the Netherlands
No full textThe importance of procedural justice for reducing offending behavior has been demonstrated in numerous contexts and among various criminal justice authorities. However, to date, few studies have evaluated the importance of procedural justice in the probation officer–client relationship. Understanding how to reduce offending and prevent recidivism among people on probation is important as this group represents people among the most likely to engage in future offending. Using longitudinal data from the Prison Project, this study examines the association between perceptions of probation officer procedural justice, felt obligation to obey the law, and recidivism during a 12-month follow-up period. Results indicate that procedural justice is associated with a greater felt obligation to obey the law and lower odds of recidivism. Like other criminal justice authorities, how probation officers interact with their clients may impact their clients’ offending behavior