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Measuring effectiveness of holistic defense: social service provision and justice system outcomes

Published:2024-06-12 Issue:2 Volume:18 Page:517-534
ISSN:2782-2923
Container-title:Russian Journal of Economics and Law
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Short-container-title:RusJEL

Author:

Lepage C. R.¹

Affiliation:

1. California State University

Abstract

Objective: to analyze the efficiency of a holistic defense model and to elaborate recommendations for improving its mechanism.Methods: dialectical approach to cognition of social phenomena, allowing to analyze them in historical development and functioning in the context of the totality of objective and subjective factors, which predetermined the following research methods: formal-logical and sociological.Results: a holistic public defense model is more comprehensive than a traditional model of public defense representation. Holistic defense seeks to address extralegal needs that are a nexus to the criminal charge rather than focusing solely on addressing the current criminal charge of the individual. This model is a collaborative approach that has traditionally included social workers and civil legal workers in a team approach with a criminal lawyer. Prior research on holistic defense has demonstrated efficacy in addressing individuals’ social and legal needs thus reducing recidivism and justice system costs.Scientific novelty: this research describes and evaluates a pilot project of a holistic defense model employed in Southwest Alaska and outlines similar models in use in other jurisdictions in the United States. This evaluation supports previous research that indicates the importance of addressing defendants’ extralegal needs in reducing recidivism and costs while improving individual case outcomes. The author also discusses the policy implications of the model and provides recommendations to enhance future evaluations of a holistic defense model.Practical significance: the main provisions and conclusions of the article can be used in scientific, pedagogical and law enforcement activities when considering the issues related to holistic defense.

Publisher

Kazan Innovative University named after V. G. Timiryasov

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