Penal austerity: Perceived utility, desert, and public attitudes toward prison amenities

Several states have reduced or eliminated a variety of amenities for prisoners. It is unclear, however, whether the general public supports making prisons harsher and more austere. Using a sample of 200 citizens from central Florida, the present study finds less support for prison austerity than com...

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Autor principal: Applegate, Brandon K. (Autor)
Tipo de documento: Electrónico Artículo
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 2001
En: American journal of criminal justice
Año: 2001, Volumen: 25, Número: 2, Páginas: 253-268
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Palabras clave:
Free Citizen
Correctional Goal
General Deterrence
Prison Condition
Capital Punishment
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Sumario:Several states have reduced or eliminated a variety of amenities for prisoners. It is unclear, however, whether the general public supports making prisons harsher and more austere. Using a sample of 200 citizens from central Florida, the present study finds less support for prison austerity than commonly assumed. In addition, these preferences are linked to particular correctional goals, especially concerns about utility and desert.
ISSN:1936-1351
DOI:10.1007/BF02886849