PsycEXTRA Dataset 2013
DOI: 10.1037/e571212013-165
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Dangerous Criminals or Misunderstood? Assessing Police Perceptions of the Mentally Ill

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“…This study’s results fall in line with the relevant literature in this field (Crocker et al , 2009 & Roach, 2012). Overall, the public showed the least leniency towards female OMIs, followed by males with mental health issues, then male offenders, and lastly, the most sympathy was directed towards the female offender.…”
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confidence: 92%
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“…This study’s results fall in line with the relevant literature in this field (Crocker et al , 2009 & Roach, 2012). Overall, the public showed the least leniency towards female OMIs, followed by males with mental health issues, then male offenders, and lastly, the most sympathy was directed towards the female offender.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 92%
“…Farina et al (1992) found the public generally held the opinion that offenders with mental illness (OMIs) should be treated by segregating them from society, to ensure the rest of society is kept safe. Roach (2012) investigated police perceptions of OMIs and found police officers were more likely to label individuals as dangerous or violent if they were showing obvious signs of mental illness. Thompson (2010) argued that by educating the public and criminal justice professionals about mental health, overall crime and recidivism rates would drop considerably.…”
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