Explore the complex interplay between stereotypes, crime, and justice in this thought-provoking SFI Community Lecture by economist Rajiv Sethi. Delve into how stereotypes profoundly influence decision-making throughout the criminal justice system, from offenders and victims to police officers and jurors. Examine high-stakes situations where limited information and time pressure amplify the impact of stereotypes on justice outcomes. Uncover surprising ways stereotypes affect controversial criminal justice issues and gain insights into creating a more equitable society. Learn about the evolution of stereotypes, their role in crimes of appropriation, and their influence on police stops and lethal force. Discover potential solutions to mitigate the effects of stereotypes in pursuit of a fairer justice system.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
About Me
Interactions
The riddle
Tamika Cross
Why do we stereotype
Lichtman Lippmann
Stereotypes of criminality
Why did they do that
How stereotypes have changed
Claude Steeles solution
Crimes of Appropriation
Robbery
Preemption
The Burglar Paradox
Selfdefense is ambiguous
Fearfulness and impunity
Washington Post study
Larry Nasser
Bill Cosby
Anita Hill
Police Stops
Discrimination
Stop and frisk
Heat rate test
NYPD
Lethal Force
Taught by
Santa Fe Institute
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Great resource in learning or starting to learn policing. Community policing and active engagement are number one in crime risk management. Covers how stereotypes might influence relationships between not only civilians but police to civilian relationships.
