TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2017//
TI  - The complexity of public attitudes toward sex crimes
JO  - Victims and offenders
A1  - King, Laura L.
A1  - Roberts, Jennifer J.
SP  - 71
EP  - 89
VL  - 12
IS  - 1
N2  - Previous research suggests that public opinion about crime is nuanced, as it has been found to vary greatly depending upon the type of questions asked and the amount of information provided. Few have similarly examined the complexity of public attitudes specifically about sex crimes. A survey was administered to a sample of U.S. residents utilizing the factorial survey method. The results suggest that specific details about the offense, offender, and victim had a significant effect on perceptions. The findings point to discrepancies between policy and public opinion, as well as to the importance of educating the public about the realities of sexual offending and victimization.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1556-4886
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/15564886.2015.1005266
ID  - ref1
ER  -