An Immovable Object? In-Group Qualifiers, Credibility, and Expert Claims on Punitive Sex Crime Policy
Published online on May 22, 2026
Abstract
Crime & Delinquency, Ahead of Print.
Punitive policy approaches toward individuals convicted of sexual offenses (ICSOs) remain popular despite limited evidence of their effectiveness. Science communicators face substantial challenges in shifting public opinion on these issues, and prior ...
Punitive policy approaches toward individuals convicted of sexual offenses (ICSOs) remain popular despite limited evidence of their effectiveness. Science communicators face substantial challenges in shifting public opinion on these issues, and prior ...