JOURNAL ARTICLE

Experienced Victimization and Confidence in the Police among Young Canadian Adults.

  • Published In: Canadian Journal of Criminology & Criminal Justice, 2024, v. 66, n. 3/4. P. 89 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Nguyen, Quan; Ngo, Hieu; Lee, Yeonjung 3 of 3

Abstract

This article investigates the relationship between experienced victimization and confidence in the police among young Canadian adults aged 15 to 34, using data from the 2019 General Social Survey – Cycle 34: Victimizations. The study finds a significant negative correlation between victimization experiences and confidence in law enforcement, with additional factors such as perceived discrimination, community belonging, neighborhood crime rates, and general health status also influencing trust in the police. Indigenous, vulnerable, and racialized groups—including visible minorities and people with disabilities—tend to have lower confidence in the police. The findings underscore the importance of inclusive, anti-discriminatory policing strategies and targeted support to improve police–community relations and trust among diverse young adults in Canada.

Additional Information

  • Source:Canadian Journal of Criminology & Criminal Justice. 2024/10, Vol. 66, Issue 3/4, p89
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1707-7753
  • DOI:10.3138/cjccj-2024-0007
  • Accession Number:183581030
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