Abstract
This paper investigates the failure of the public to sympathize with-and sometimes to even take pleasure in-incidental harms experienced by those in the criminal justice system (e.g., abuse or neglect in prisons). We present the results of our qualitative and quantitative work that explores cognitive processes underlying such attitudes, and, particularly, how people may apply immanent justice reasoning to view incidental suffering as punishment for what is perceived as offenders’ deeply immoral character. We discuss legal and social implications of tolerance for these forms of harm. Note: The two authors contributed equally to this paper presentation.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | 70-70 |
| Number of pages | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - Mar 2022 |
| Event | American Psychology-Law Society Annual Conference 2022 - Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, Denver, United States Duration: 17 Mar 2022 → 19 Mar 2022 |
Conference
| Conference | American Psychology-Law Society Annual Conference 2022 |
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| Abbreviated title | 2022 AP-LS |
| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Denver |
| Period | 17/03/22 → 19/03/22 |
Keywords
- Criminal justice system
- Incidental harm
- Prisoners
- Prisons
- Punishment