Does the public support anti-gang policies and practices and can opinions be swayed? Experimental evidence from a National Survey of Americans

David C. Pyrooz, James A. Densley and Jose Antonio Sanchez

Journal of Criminal Justice, 2024, vol. 94, issue C

Abstract: For the last five decades, gangs have been a criminal justice priority, commanding the attention of police, courts, and corrections. Legislative bodies and local, state, and federal agencies have adapted or engineered policies and practices to combat the influence of gangs. While these efforts have been subject to inquiry by researchers and media, they have largely been uninformed by public opinion.

Keywords: Gangs; Public opinion; Criminal justice; Police; Courts; Corrections (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2024.102265

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