Abstract
In the limited research on the origins of sanction threat perceptions, researchers have focused on either the effects of actively engaging in crime or the effects of formal sanctioning but rarely on both (i.e., the arrest ratio or the number of arrests relative to the number of crimes committed). This article extends this line of research by using a sample of Colorado inmates and measures arrest ratios and sanction perceptions for eight different crime types. Analyses reveal that the offenders report both significant experiential and arrest ratio effects. Theoretical and policy implications, limitations, and directions for future research are outlined.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 71-87 |
Number of pages | 17 |
Journal | International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology |
Volume | 50 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Feb 2006 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Arrest ratios
- Deterrence
- Sanction threat perceptions