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social science subjects > sociology > crime and deviance > sentencing disparities
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sentencing disparities  

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  • Broadly defined, sentencing disparities are inequalities in sentences received by offenders that are based on factors other than the offense. These disparities can occur in a number of ways and they can result in both lenient and severe punishments. [Source: Encyclopedia of Criminal Justice Ethics; Sentencing Disparities]

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