HLS Student Papers
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Algorithms in the Criminal Justice System: Assessing the Use of Risk Assessments in Sentencing
(Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society, 2017)Risk assessment tools are increasingly being incorporated into all aspects of the criminal justice system. This paper focuses on the use of these tools in the sentencing process, a relatively recent development which raises ... -
Data Analytics and the Fight against Housing Blight: A Guide for Local Leaders
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Punitive Damages and the Public/Private Distinction: A Comparison Between the United States and Italy
(2015)In 2007, the Italian Supreme Court stated in a landmark judicial decision regarding the enforcement of a U.S. punitive damages award that Italian tort law is meant to serve a compensatory function and that there is no room ...