RT Article
T1 Citizens’ attitudes toward legal authorities in Brazil: Examining the impact of crime, insecurity, and corruption
JF Journal of criminology
VO 55
IS 4
SP 604
OP 620
A1 Boateng, Francis D.
A2 Dzordzormenyoh, Michael K
A2 Cavalcante, Damara
LA English
YR 2022
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1888337931
AB This paper sought to understand public attitudes and behavior toward criminal justice institutions in Brazil. Using a cross-sectional data from a sample of Brazilians, we made very important and intriguing observations about Brazilians? attitudes. Among these observations is the finding that the presence of crime results in favorable attitudes toward the Brazilian judiciary. Also, sense of security, corruption (bribe solicitation), and citizens? trust in the media predicted attitudes toward criminal justice institutions and officials. Given that this study is one of the few studies that have examined this issue in the Brazilian context, the findings serve as a starting point for discussion about improving the relationship between citizens and the system. Specific implications of the findings are discussed.
K1 Brazil
K1 Criminal Justice System
K1 Attitudes
K1 Corruption
K1 Court
K1 Police
DO 10.1177/26338076221122939