Fanning the Flames of Fear

Irwin, John; Austin, James; Baird, Chris

doi:10.1177/0011128798044001004

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“…Recent violent incidents in schools are creating an atmosphere in which conservative politicians are fanning the flames of public panic over juvenile crimes, making transfer decisions appear to be both a tough and effective measure for delinquent juveniles (Irwin et al, 1998). As a result, an uninformed and misinformed general public endorses waiver decisions as a solution to juvenile crimes.The public should also be informed that waiver decisions not only fail to achieve the intended goal of curtailing juvenile crimes, but also further undermine the foundation of a well-intended and functioning juvenile justice system.…”

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confidence: 99%

Determinants of Public Opinion Toward Juvenile Waiver Decisions

2000

Juvenile Family Court J

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This study examines the determinants of public opinion toward three types of juvenile crimes deemed suitable for trial in criminal court. The public overwhelmingly supports juvenile waivers, especially for juveniles charged with violent crimes. However, such an overall consensus in public opinion can be a result of an inadequate survey design. The public needs to be given more contextual information regarding juvenile offenses and possible consequences resulting from transferring juveniles to the adult system.

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Determinants of Public Opinion Toward Juvenile Waiver Decisions

2000

Juvenile Family Court J

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“…Research has long documented the unprecedented numbers of individuals under correctional supervision, and the human and financial toll of twenty years of get‐tough strategies. The strain of these strategies on state budgets (Jacobson 2006; Braz et al 2000; Irwin, Austin and Baird 1998), offenders (Haney 2003; Irwin and Owen 2005; Johnson and Toch 1982; Sykes 1958; Zamble 1992), their families (Braman 2002, Hairston 2003; Kazuraa 2001; Murray 2005; Park and Clarke‐Stewart 2003; Western and McLanahan 2000), and communities (Clear, Rose and Ryder 2001; Hagan and Dinovitzer 1999; Lynch et al 2001; Rose and Clear 1998) have been especially implicated in the critical discourse on punitive justice.…”

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A Just Measure of Forgiveness: Reforming Occupational Licensing Regulations for Ex‐Offenders Using BFOQ Analysis

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2008

Law & Policy

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In the United States, over 600,000 offenders rejoin society annually, though little has been done to facilitate their transition from the prison to the community. Offender reentry into the workplace has emerged as a particular concern, given that many statutes prohibit public employment for ex-offenders and create obstacles to private-sector employment through occupational licensing requirements. These mandates may explicitly reject ex-offenders, or require "good moral character" or job/relationship tests that all but eliminate meaningful employment options. Several states are reconsidering the implications of these prohibitions, but a clear framework for assessing the validity of exclusionary occupational mandates is often lacking. This article proposes that the bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ) defense found in employment discrimination law provides a helpful framework for guiding these reform efforts.

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“…This theory, grounded in the social disorganization tradition, posits that concern about racial and ethnic diversity and misunderstandings about cultural differences are the critical factors explaining greater fear of crime in those who are not necessarily at higher risk for being victimized (Covington & Taylor, 1991;Merry, 1981). Examining this theory seems an important undertaking, given the media and political focus on racial and ethnic minorities as the perpetrators of crime (e.g., Willie Horton) and as members of gangs (see Baer & Chambliss, 1997;Best, 1999;Irwin, Austin, & Baird, 1998;Madriz, 1997;Sacco, 1998).…”

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