More Myths and Misconceptions

Karen Gelb

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Abstract

In July 2006 the Sentencing Advisory Council released a research paper entitled Myths and Misconceptions: Public Opinion versus Public Judgment about Sentencing (Gelb, 2006). The paper represented the culmination of a year-long project that was designed to examine and critically evaluate the current state of knowledge about public opinion on sentencing, as well as the methodological issues surrounding how public opinion is measured. Since the Myths and Misconceptions paper was initially released, there have been several new studies that have added to the literature. While none of the studies has reported findings that are at odds with those included in Myths and Misconceptions, it is worth reviewing them here in order to present the most recent and updated information possible. This paper will thus revisit some of the key messages derived from Myths and Misconceptions and will update these findings with the most recent research that has been published since the paper’s release in mid-2006.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationMelbourne, Vic.
PublisherSentencing Advisory Council
Number of pages12
Publication statusPublished - 2008

Bibliographical note

© Copyright State of Victoria, Sentencing Advisory Council, September 2008. This publication is protected by the laws of copyright. No part may be reproduced by any process except in accordance with the provisions of the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth).

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