Character judgments and tolerance of incidental harm in the criminal justice system

Melissa de Vel-Palumbo, Colleen M. Berryessa

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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 languageEnglish
Pages70-70
Number of pages1
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2022
EventAmerican Psychology-Law Society Annual Conference 2022 - Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel, Denver, United States
Duration: 17 Mar 202219 Mar 2022

Conference

ConferenceAmerican Psychology-Law Society Annual Conference 2022
Abbreviated title2022 AP-LS
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityDenver
Period17/03/2219/03/22

Keywords

  • Criminal justice system
  • Incidental harm
  • Prisoners
  • Prisons
  • Punishment

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