Cultures of Irresponsibility (original) (raw)

The paper explores the concept of Nordic Penal Welfarism, emphasizing how it fosters a culture of responsible media and political dialogue regarding crime and penal policy in Norway. It asserts that this model allows for rational discourse and mitigates moral panics that typically drive punitive responses to crime. The lack of sensationalist media influence in Nordic countries is cited as a crucial factor in maintaining a balanced approach to criminal justice, contrasting it with the more punitive media landscapes in places like Britain and Australia.