Vulnerable victims, monstrous offenders, and unmanageable risk: Explaining public opinion on the social control of sex crime

摘要: With the possible exception of terrorists, sex offenders in United States experience a greater degree punishment and restriction than any other offender group, nonviolent or violent. Members public overwhelmingly support "get tough" crime policies display an intense hostility toward persons labeled "sex criminals." The theoretical literature has identified three models potentially explaining opinion on social control crime: victim-oriented concerns model, stereotypes risk-management model. However, empirical work that directly tests these is absent. This article addresses gap by analyzing national survey data includes measures key concepts outlined different items gauging for punitive laws as well treatment. findings provide partial all but suggest extant theories can better explain views about Language: en