Redemption at a Correctional Turning Point: Public Support for Rehabilitation Ceremonies

Authors

Leah C. Butler, University of Nebraska at OmahaFollow
Francis T. Cullen, University of Cincinnati
Alexander L. Burton, University of Cincinnati
Angela J. Thielo, University of Louisville
Velmer S. Burton Jr., University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Author ORCID Identifier

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0773-2074

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-2020

Publication Title

Federal Probation Journal

Volume

84

Issue

1

Abstract

The authors studied the extent to which the American public would support the implementation of rehabilitation ceremonies, including certificates. Using a national-level survey they commissioned YouGov to undertake, the authors examined public views about the redeemability of offenders--whether they believe that those convicted of felonies are intractably criminal or have the potential to change for the better. Results of the survey indicate substantial belief in offender redeemability and support for rehabilitation ceremonies and certificates.

Comments

Original publication can be accessed at https://www.uscourts.gov/federal-probation-journal/2020/06/redemption-correctional-turning-point-public-support

Recommended Citation

Butler, Leah C.; Cullen, Francis T.; Burton, Alexander L.; Thielo, Angela J.; and Burton, Velmer S. Jr., "Redemption at a Correctional Turning Point: Public Support for Rehabilitation Ceremonies" (2020). Criminology and Criminal Justice Faculty Publications. 281.
https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/criminaljusticefacpub/281