Diversion Programs, Deservingness, and the Dad Bias: Differing Perceptions Across Public Service Delivery Models and Characteristics of Beneficiaries

• In Event: Nonprofit Programs

Brief Overview

Drawing on political behavior and non-profit management literatures, we argue that non-profit led diversion programs that benefit parents increase support for diversion programs. We find strong support for a non-profit bias and dad bias in attitudes.

Authors

• Travis B Ruddle, Brigham Young University-Provo

• Robbie Waters Robichau, Texas A&M

• Allyson Shortle, Georgia State University

• Alisa Hicklin Fryar, University of Oklahoma