Fair Prediction with Disparate Impact: A Study of Bias in Recidivism Prediction Instruments

Volume: 5, Issue: 2, Pages: 153 - 163
Published: Jun 1, 2017
Abstract
Recidivism prediction instruments (RPIs) provide decision-makers with an assessment of the likelihood that a criminal defendant will reoffend at a future point in time. Although such instruments are gaining increasing popularity across the country, their use is attracting tremendous controversy. Much of the controversy concerns potential discriminatory bias in the risk assessments that are produced. This article discusses several fairness...
Paper Details
Title
Fair Prediction with Disparate Impact: A Study of Bias in Recidivism Prediction Instruments
Published Date
Jun 1, 2017
Journal
Volume
5
Issue
2
Pages
153 - 163
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