The Influence of Formal and Informal Sanctions on Offending: The Moderating Role of Legal Cynicism

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Work on deterrence demonstrates that high perceptions of formal sanctions (e.g., arrest) and informal sanctions (e.g., negative reactions from others) both relate to decreased offending behaviors. However, there are numerous contextual factors that influence the strength of formal and informal sanct...

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Authors: Heitkamp, Amanda (Author) ; Mowen, Thomas J. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2024
In: Crime & delinquency
Year: 2024, Volume: 70, Issue: 9, Pages: 2488-2513
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
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Keywords:
Arrest
Juvenile Delinquency
Deterrence
Offending
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