Perceptions: What are the effects of perceptions – held by individuals, society, employers, the media – of the justice system? How do perceptions impact on individual behaviours and outcomes?

Background

The overarching themes that structure this ARI are closely linked, with several questions and issues that cut across them. Some extend beyond MoJ and reflect the interests of other government departments. We want to encourage research that is tangential across multiple objectives and outcomes to develop a holistic approach to analysis that supports policy and operational decision-making. This section outlines cross-cutting themes and approaches that can be considered across our research priorities.

Next steps

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Source

This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:

Areas of research interest

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