On bad intentions and harmful consequences: understanding public perceptions of environmental crime seriousness

The public has grown increasingly concerned about environmental issues. However, few studies examine the perceived seriousness of environmental crimes. Those that do tend to focus on US citizens and compare crime seriousness ratings among different types of crimes, rather than examining the factors...

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Main Author: Kluin, Marieke (Author)
Contributors: Ansems, Lisa ; Brands, Jelle
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2025
In: Crime, law and social change
Year: 2025, Volume: 83, Issue: 1
Online Access: Volltext (kostenfrei)
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Keywords:
Environmental Crime
Green Criminology
Harmfulness
Perceived crime seriousness
Wrongfulness

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