Attitudes of Citizens in a Southern Rural County toward Juvenile Crime and Justice Issues

This study reports the results of a telephone survey of 387 residents in a southern rural county concerning juvenile crime and justice issues. The study concluded that there are several communities among county residents, not just two based on race. County residents surveyed are willing to support t...

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Published in:Journal of contemporary criminal justice 2001-02, Vol.17 (1), p.60-70
Main Authors: BOULEY, EUGENE E., WELLS, TERRY L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Attitudes
Counties
Juvenile Delinquency
Juvenile Justice
Polls & surveys
Public Opinion
Rural areas
Rural Communities
Rural Crime
Rural Population
Southern States
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Summary:This study reports the results of a telephone survey of 387 residents in a southern rural county concerning juvenile crime and justice issues. The study concluded that there are several communities among county residents, not just two based on race. County residents surveyed are willing to support the rehabilitation of juveniles, but there is strong support for punishment. Gangs are considered a very serious problem by a major portion of the county residents. County residents are divided on the purpose of criminal penalties for juveniles and whether to waive juveniles to adult courts.
ISSN:1043-9862
1552-5406
DOI:10.1177/1043986201017001006