Content overview: “Why Public Belief That Criminals Are 'Inherently Bad' Fuels Acceptance of Prisoner Abuse |”. A new analysis by criminology and psychology experts in the U.S. and Australia suggests that the public's willingness to overlook prisoner abuse may stem from deep-seated beliefs about criminals being inherently bad and incapable of change. These attitudes, the researchers argue, make people more to Why Public Belief That Criminals Are 'Inherently Bad'
and Australia suggests that the public's willingness to overlook prisoner abuse may stem from deep-seated beliefs about criminals being inherently bad and incapable of change. These attitudes, the researchers argue, make people more tolerant of illegitimate harms within the criminal justice system, from excessive force to inhumane conditions. The findings highlight how moral judgments about offenders can erode support for humane treatment and oversight, even when abuses come to light. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.