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actuarial justice  

Definition

  • Actuarial justice refers to a theoretical model current in the criminal justice system that employs concepts and methods similar to actuarial mathematics. Actuaries evaluate future risks such as unemployment, illness, and death. [Source: Encyclopedia of Prisons & Correctional Facilities; Actuarial Justice]

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