Violence and stigma: a qualitative exploration of judicial perceptions of defendants with psychiatric disorders

Judges have significant decision-making power that dictates the outcomes of defendants, but their perceptions regarding persons with psychiatric disorders (PPDs) are understudied. This qualitative study explored judges’ perceptions of dangerousness of PPDs and the benefits and risks of violence surr...

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Main Author: Simonsson, Peter (Author)
Contributors: Berryessa, Colleen M. ; Solomon, Phyllis L.
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2024
In: Psychology, crime & law
Year: 2024, Volume: 30, Issue: 9, Pages: 1165–1179
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
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Keywords:
Judicial decision making
Violence
Forensic Mental Health
Judges
Stigma