Recidivism Model

Recidivism prediction models aim to forecast the likelihood of criminal re-offense, assisting in parole decisions and resource allocation. Current research heavily emphasizes mitigating bias and promoting fairness within these models, exploring techniques like data preprocessing to remove the influence of sensitive variables and incorporating fairness-enhancing regularization into model training. This work highlights the inherent trade-offs between accuracy, fairness, and interpretability, demanding careful consideration of model selection and evaluation metrics to ensure responsible and equitable application. The ultimate goal is to develop models that are both accurate and just, minimizing discriminatory outcomes while providing valuable insights for criminal justice reform.

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