The University of Queensland

Parole in crisis? Public opinion on the use of parole (2015–2019)

Abstract:

Serious crimes committed by parolees in Australia have brought parole into the public eye. Without concrete evidence, governments often act on the assumption that the public holds punitive attitudes. This project develops an evidence base to inform policy on parole at a crucial time when governments are under pressure to restrict its use. Three mixed-method studies will assess: what public views on parole are, why the public holds these views, and what influence these views have on policy and practice. The project makes a contribution to (1) creating information strategies that properly inform the public, (2) supporting prisoner reintegration strategies, and (3) shaping criminal justice policies based on informed community feedback.

Grant type:

ARC Discovery Projects

Researchers:

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  Associate Professor Robin Fitzgerald

  Associate Professor
  

  School of Social Science

  Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

Funded by:

Australian Research Council