Police Legitimacy in Low-Income Communities

Authors

Presenter(s)

Chukwuzimife James Raymond Nwokeji, Christopher A. Peguero

Comments

Presentation: 9:00-10:15, Kennedy Union Ballroom

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Description

This research explores a measure of police legitimacy within low-income communities, seeking to uncover the dynamics that shape the intersection of law enforcement practices and community resilience. By examining the association between community trust, procedural justice, and the socioeconomic context, the study seeks to highlight the mechanisms through which police legitimacy may influence the cycle of criminal behavior among disadvantaged youth. Additionally, the research explores potential moderating factors that may amplify or mitigate the relationship between police legitimacy and recidivism, such as race, gender, gang involvement, and other socioeconomic variables.

Publication Date

4-17-2024

Project Designation

Capstone Project

Primary Advisor

Mark A. Morgan

Primary Advisor's Department

Criminal Justice and Security Studies

Keywords

Stander Symposium, College of Arts and Sciences

Recommended Citation

"Police Legitimacy in Low-Income Communities" (2024). Stander Symposium Projects. 3645.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/stander_posters/3645