Crime, Violence, and Public Opinion in Latin America--Dr. Mary Fran Malone

Описание: Dr. Mary Fran Malone spoke about public opinion and perceptions of security in Latin America. She talked about the issue of victimization as well as distrust in institutions. Dr. Malone discussed the factors that influence support for tough-on-crime strategies in Latin America. She then discussed the current context in Costa Rica as well as future security and institutional challenges in the region.

Bio
Dr. Mary Fran Malone is Professor of Political Science at the University of New Hampshire. She holds a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Pittsburgh. Her research areas include crime, democracy, immigration, Latin American politics, and public opinion. Her recent publications include: Malone, M. F. T., & Dammert, L. (2020). The police and the public: policing practices and public trust in Latin America. Policing & Society, 1-16; Azpuru, D., & Malone, M. F. T. (2019). Parenting Attitudes and Public Support for Political Authoritarianism in Latin America. International Journal of Public Opinion Research, 31(3), 570-587; Malone, M. F. T. (2019). Fearing the “Nicas”: Perceptions of Immigrants and Policy Choices in Costa Rica. Latin American Politics and Society, 61(1), 1-28.


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