I know it does so in ways that can be brutal and unjust. That is part of my commitment to this field of study. I want social workers involved in this field of study because we can bring insights that no other profession can. So I am trying to contribute to the body of knowledge in the mitigation field and trying to help establish what the credentials and qualifications should be for those working in the field. This will help to ensure that the work done is quality work.
Lives are at stake.
Shoddiness can result in irreversible damage. Some might come to the conclusion that we who work in this field are opposed to the death penalty. Some are, others are not. I for one am not opposed to the death penalty. What I am opposed to is how the poor and minorities are far more likely to be oppressed by the criminal justice system.