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Hello! You are invited to participate in our survey studying the influence media has on young peoples' opinions and attitudes on the New South Wales Criminal Justice System. You have been randomly selected to complete this survey that asks questions about your opinions on various criminal justice matters and questions regarding the types of media you pay attention to. 

It will take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete the questionnaire. Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point. It is very important for us to learn your opinions. Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be coded and will remain confidential. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact Nicole Masson by email at the email address specified below.

Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.
 
 
 
 
In the last 10 years, the overall crime rate has:
 
Increased
 
Decreased
 
Stayed the same
 
 
 
Which of the following sources do you rely on the most to hear about crime in Australia? Please select up to FIVE(5).
 
Channel 7 News (Television)
 
Channel 10 News (Television)
 
Channel 9 News (Television)
 
ABC News (Television)
 
SBS News (Television)
 
FM Radio
 
AM Radio
 
Social Media
 
The Sydney Morning Herald
 
The Sunday Telegraph
 
Other
 

 
 
 
Considering what you have observed through the media, how would you describe your confidence of the criminal justice system in reducing crime? (1-5)
 
Very Confident
 
Confident
 
Sometimes Confident
 
Not Confident At All
 
 
 
Considering what you have observed through the media, how would you describe your attitudes towards the criminal justice system overall?
 
Very Positive
 
Positive
 
Neither Positive Nor Negative
 
Negative
 
Very Negative
 
 
To what extent do you agree with the following statements?
Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree or Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree
Punishment in New South Wales is too lenient
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New South Wales should use more non-punitive methods of punishment
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Non-punitive methods of punishment are less effective than imprisonment
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Rehabilitation should be the primary purpose of punishment
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All offenders have the potential to be rehabilitated
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The New South Wales Criminal Justice System effectively punishes offenders
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To what extent do you agree with the following statements:
Strongly Agree Strongly Disagree
The media provides an accurate illustration of the crime committed in New South Wales
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I trust most of the information shared through media to be true
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The media has a responsibility to increase our awareness of issues regarding crime in society
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My opinions on criminal justice matters are influenced by what I see/hear in the media
-
 
 
 
The Australian Criminal Justice System is
 
Effective in reducing crime
 
Effective in reducing some crime
 
Not effective in reducing crime
 
 
 
Please select your gender
 
Male
 
Female
 
Other
 
 
 
 
Do you have any other thoughts or comments regarding the role of media in shaping your thoughts on the New South Wales Criminal Justice System?