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How does the Australian public view parole? Results from a national survey on public attitudes towards parole and re-entry
Fitzgerald, Robin Bartels, Lorana Freiberg, Arie Cherney, Adrian Buglar, Shannon
Fitzgerald, Robin
Bartels, Lorana
Freiberg, Arie
Cherney, Adrian
Buglar, Shannon
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Abstract
Little is known about public understanding of parole and attitudes towards its use. Given recent high-profile parole violations and resulting changes to both the laws and practice governing parole in Australia, this information has become crucial to shaping criminal justice policy. This paper presents results from the first phase of a larger study on Australian public attitudes toward parole practices and re-entry, based on data from a national survey of 1,200 adults. The results show mixed support for parole and parole board decision- making. This article discusses the implications of findings for the role of the public and public opinion in parole policy and decision-making and future research.
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Date
2016
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Journal article
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Criminal Law Journal
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Volume
40
Issue
6
Page Range
307-324
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Thomas More Law School
Faculty of Law and Business
Faculty of Law and Business
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