Do Race and Ethnicity Matter? An Examination of Racial/Ethnic Differences in Perceptions of Procedural Justice and Recidivism Among Problem-Solving Court Clients

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AUTOR(ES) Cassandra A. Atkin-Plunk , Jennifer H. Peck , Gaylene S. Armstrong
ANO 2019
TIPO Article
PERIÓDICO Race and Justice
ISSN 2153-3687
E-ISSN 2153-3695
EDITORA Sage Publications
DOI 10.1177/2153368717691800
CITAÇÕES 2
ADICIONADO EM 2025-08-18
MD5 0abbee04c14927af0aae09badac9d653
FORMATO PDF

Resumo

Over the years, a distinct body of research has emerged that examines procedural justice in problem-solving courts. However, there is virtually no research to date on racial and ethnic differences in perceptions of procedural justice among problem-solving court clients. The present study seeks to understand the complexities of judicial procedural justice and race/ethnicity within problem-solving courts. Using a convenience sample of 132 clients from two problem-solving courts in a southern state, this study addresses a void in the literature by examining the influence of race/ethnicity on perceptions of procedural justice as well as the impact of race/ethnicity and procedural justice on clients' likelihood of recidivism. Results suggest that Black problem-solving court clients' have significantly lower perceptions of procedural justice, while also having a lower likelihood of recidivism. Perceptions of procedural justice did not influence recidivism outcomes. Policy implications and recommendations for future research are discussed.

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