Public opinion on the sentencing of mentally ill female offenders; factors that influence people's perceptions of appropriate punishments and the impact of personal experience on sentencing judgements

The aim of the current study was to explore public opinion on mentally ill female offenders in Western Australia, and the influence of these views on sentencing decisions. This study aimed to determine whether the mental health of a female offender influenced how people view a crime and the punishme...

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Main Author: Adams, Claire (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
Published: 2010
In:Year: 2010
Online Access: Volltext (kostenfrei)
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