Modulating Criminality among Ghanaian Public and State Officials: Exploring Transformational Change Mechanisms

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Abstract

The pervasiveness of corruption has engendered the public's distrust in government officials. The prosecution of committers of crimes of the powerful positively correlated with (moderate 0.5) dealing drastically with crimes against the state. Essentially, the phenomenon has been criminalized but not punished. Punishing top state officials for corruption has deterrence effects since it is a remarkably powerful signal to the populace regarding intolerance for corruption. These measures may be used to modulate public office and state official oriented criminality in the Ghanaian society. Tackling 'emotionally flavored crimes' with the attributes of transformational change, namely attitudinal change and institutional strengthening is imperative. Transformational change appreciates interdependence and working in partnership with other people and organizations, with social trends and other forces referred to as synergy.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationContemporary Issues in Criminology in Africa
PublisherNova Science Publishers, Inc.
Pages43-95
Number of pages53
ISBN (Electronic)9781536192476
ISBN (Print)9781536191097
Publication statusPublished - 23 Feb 2021

Keywords

  • Corruption
  • Crimes against the state
  • Deterrence
  • Economically flavored crimes
  • Institutions
  • Political crimes
  • Political will
  • Punishment
  • Transformational change

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