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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Main Author: Applegate, Brandon K. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2001
In: American journal of criminal justice
Year: 2001, Volume: 25, Issue: 2, Pages: 253-268
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