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... > social science subjects > sociology > crime and deviance > community corrections > history, development, and definitions > public opinion of community corrections
... > social science subjects > sociology > social problems > social problems encyc > crime and deviance > community corrections > history, development, and definitions > public opinion of community corrections
... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > law and society > psychology and law > sentencing and incarceration > community corrections > history, development, and definitions > public opinion of community corrections
... > social science subjects > politics and international relations > political science > law and courts > law and society > psychology and law > sentencing and incarceration > community corrections > history, development, and definitions > public opinion of community corrections
... > social science subjects > criminology and criminal justice > criminology > penology > corrections (penology) > community corrections > history, development, and definitions > public opinion of community corrections

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public opinion of community corrections  

Definition

  • Public opinion is an important consideration for legislators and agency officials when drafting and implementing policies and practices. The “get tough” movement in criminal justice corresponded with a shift in public attitudes during which retributive sentiments increased and support for rehabilitation faded. [Source: Encyclopedia of Community Corrections; Public Opinion of Community Corrections]

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