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Why people turn a blind eye to prisoner abuse

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Briefings

Experts in the U.S. and Australia suggest that public acceptance of criminal justice harms stems from beliefs that criminals are inherently unchangeable. This view may lead to greater tolerance of illegitimate harms within the system. The evidence indicates a correlation between these beliefs and public acceptance, but does not specify the exact psychological mechanisms or long-term societal impacts.

Key points

• Public acceptance of criminal justice harms is linked to the belief that criminals are inherently bad and unlikely to change.

Context

Criminology and psychology experts in the U.S. and Australia suggest that common beliefs about criminals' unchangeability may make the public more accepting of illegitimate harms within the criminal justice system.

Limitations

The evidence indicates a correlation between beliefs and acceptance but does not specify the exact psychological mechanisms or long-term societal impacts. No specific dates, numbers, or named actors are provided.

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