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First Encounters: Young People’s Perceptions of Criminal Justice

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Title: First Encounters: Young People’s Perceptions of Criminal Justice
Authors: Bolin, Anette, Henry, Alastair, Sorbring, Emma
Contributors: Lund University, Joint Faculties of Humanities and Theology, Research platforms, HT, LAMiNATE (Language Acquisition, Multilingualism, and Teaching), Lunds universitet, Humanistiska och teologiska fakulteterna, Forskningsplattformar, HT, LAMiNATE (Language Acquisition, Multilingualism, and Teaching), Originator, Lund University, Joint Faculties of Humanities and Theology, Departments, Centre for Languages and Literature, Section 4, Division of English Studies, English Studies, Lunds universitet, Humanistiska och teologiska fakulteterna, Institutioner, Språk- och litteraturcentrum, Sektion 4, Avdelningen för engelska, Engelska, Originator
Source: Young. 33(1):21-38
Subject Terms: Social Sciences, Psychology, Applied Psychology (including Clinical Psychology, Psychotherapy), Samhällsvetenskap, Psykologi, Tillämpad psykologi (Här ingår: Klinisk psykologi, psykoterapi)
Description: For young people, a first encounter with criminal justice can have lasting effects. While perceptions of equitable treatment can generate feelings of belongingness and acceptance, treatment perceived as unfair or prejudicial can generate experiences of dissonance and exclusion. However, little research has examined young people’s appraisals of justice system encounters. The purpose of the study was to examine perceptions of criminal justice among young people suspected of a first, non-serious offence. Using an intensive longitudinal design, young people suspected of criminal activity (n = 21) were interviewed during a justice process. Using subjective procedural justice as an analytical framework, a theory-driven thematic analysis was conducted. Results revealed how the actions of crime-prevention professionals were mostly appraised as proportionate and beneficially intended. However, some participants reported negative encounters and lacking opportunities for agency. Findings are evaluated in relation to thelong-term consequences of a first encounter with criminal justice.
Access URL: https://doi.org/10.1177/11033088241256634
Database: SwePub
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Abstract:For young people, a first encounter with criminal justice can have lasting effects. While perceptions of equitable treatment can generate feelings of belongingness and acceptance, treatment perceived as unfair or prejudicial can generate experiences of dissonance and exclusion. However, little research has examined young people’s appraisals of justice system encounters. The purpose of the study was to examine perceptions of criminal justice among young people suspected of a first, non-serious offence. Using an intensive longitudinal design, young people suspected of criminal activity (n = 21) were interviewed during a justice process. Using subjective procedural justice as an analytical framework, a theory-driven thematic analysis was conducted. Results revealed how the actions of crime-prevention professionals were mostly appraised as proportionate and beneficially intended. However, some participants reported negative encounters and lacking opportunities for agency. Findings are evaluated in relation to thelong-term consequences of a first encounter with criminal justice.
ISSN:11033088
DOI:10.1177/11033088241256634