Public opinion is vital to the functioning of the criminal justice system but it is not at all clear how best to establish what this is, and what views people h

This book should be made a part of any college level library that features holdings in social sciences. . . . Americans View Crime and Justice presents a nation

The five countries examined are the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

Taking on one of the most popular issues of the day—crime and the way we make sense of it—Julian Roberts and Loretta Stalans reveal the mismatch between the

Which factors shape public opinion of criminal justice? How do the views of the public influence criminal justice policy and practice? This book provides an int