Linking Sources of Knowledge about Wrongful Convictions to Support for Criminal Justice Reform: the Effect of Media and Social Connections

Natalia Ermasova () and Erica Ceka ()
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Natalia Ermasova: MPA Program, Governors State University
Erica Ceka: MPA Program, Governors State University

Public Organization Review, 2025, vol. 25, issue 3, No 17, 1180 pages

Abstract: Abstract This study explores how exposure to knowledge about wrongful convictions through media and social connections influences public perceptions of wrongful convictions and support for criminal justice reform. The study employed moderated mediation regression analysis to test the effect of media on public support for criminal justice reform and the potential moderation by social connections. The findings reveal a significant correlation between the perceived rate of wrongful convictions and public support for criminal justice reform. We found that people who are more exposed to information about the wrongful conviction issue from various media sources are more likely to support reform.

Keywords: Public perceptions; Wrongful convictions; Criminal justice reform; Media influence; Social connections; Quantitative research (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1007/s11115-025-00853-w

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