Exploring public support for suspended sentences in the Netherlands

Pauline G.M. Aarten; Jean Louis Van Gelder; Willemijn Lamet; Matthias J. Borgers; Peter H. Van Der Laan

doi:10.1177/1477370814551212

Exploring public support for suspended sentences in the Netherlands

Pauline G.M. Aarten^*, Jean Louis Van Gelder, Willemijn Lamet, Matthias J. Borgers, Peter H. Van Der Laan

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Abstract

Using data from a representative sample of the Dutch population (n = 656), we examined to what extent confidence in the criminal justice system, punitive penal attitudes and political orientation relate to public support for suspended sentences. Mediation and moderation analyses were done to further explore the dynamics behind public support for suspended sentences. Results showed that confidence in the criminal justice system, punitive penal attitudes and political orientation were related to public support for suspended sentences. In addition, support was found for our mediation and moderation hypothesis. In our conclusion we illustrate the importance of examining these factors in determining public support for suspended sentences.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	188-207
Number of pages	20
Journal	European Journal of Criminology
Volume	12
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/1477370814551212
Publication status	Published - 2015
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Confidence
penal attitudes
political orientation
public support
suspended sentences

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