Understanding Public Attitudes To Criminal JusticeMcGraw-Hill Education (UK), 2005 M11 1 - 183 páginas This book provides an introduction to public attitudes towards criminal justice. It explores the public’s lack of confidence in criminal justice processes, and summarizes findings on public attitudes towards the three principal components of the criminal process: the police, the courts, and the prison system. It examines the importance that people attach to different criminal justice functions, such as preventing crime, prosecuting and punishing offenders, and protecting the public. |
Contenido
Chapter 01 Introduction to public opinion and criminal justice | 1 |
Chapter 02 Public confidence in the criminal justice system | 29 |
Chapter 03 Attitudes to the police | 52 |
Chapter 04 Attitudes to sentencing and the courts | 68 |
Chapter 05 Attitudes to prison and parole | 88 |
Chapter 06 Attitudes to youth justice | 110 |
Chapter 07 Attitudes to restorative justice | 128 |
Chapter 08 Conclusion | 149 |
References | 162 |
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Back cover | 186 |
Otras ediciones - Ver todas
Understanding Public Attitudes to Criminal Justice Mike Hough,Julian Roberts Vista previa limitada - 2005 |
Understanding Public Attitudes to Criminal Justice Julian V. Roberts,Mike Hough Vista de fragmentos - 2005 |
Understanding Public Attitudes to Criminal Justice Julian V. Roberts,J. M. Hough Sin vista previa disponible - 2005 |
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