Predictors of Confidence: Community Views in Victoria

Karen Gelb

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Abstract

This report is the fourth in a series on community views about crime, courts and sentencing. It presents evidence about the predictors of confidence in the courts and sentencing in a random sample of 1,200 Victorians. This report shows that members of the Victorian public are moderately confident in their courts and in judges’ ability to impose appropriate sentences. Some people are more confident than others, with several factors underlying confidence in the courts and sentencing. People who are less punitive, who are more accepting of information presented by the media and who do not perceive crime to be increasing have the highest levels of confidence in the courts and sentencing. Higher levels of confidence are also evident among those with a higher income and younger respondents.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationMelbourne, Vic.
PublisherSentencing Advisory Council
Number of pages24
ISBN (Print)9781921100765
Publication statusPublished - 2011

Bibliographical note

© Copyright State of Victoria, Sentencing Advisory Council, August 2011. 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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