Autobiography, empirical research and critical theory in desistance: A view from the inside out -
Allan Weaver, Beth Weaver, 2013 Skip to main content Intended for healthcare professionals …

This article presents the initial theoretical underpinnings for a fresh prospective study of
desistance, focused on 20‐year‐old recidivists. It is argued that significant crime‐free gaps …

This book represents a brief treatise on the theory and research behind the concept of
desistance from crime. This ever-growing field has become increasingly relevant as …

This book brings together a collection of emergent research that moves the debate on
desistance beyond a general consideration of individual and social structural influences …

Informed by a comprehensive review of theories and research into desistance (Weaver,
2015. Offending and desistance: The importance of social relations. Oxon: Routledge), this …

The study of desistance, the process by which individuals stop offending, is a dynamic field
of interest to both academics and policymakers. This chapter reviews the existing theoretical …

This article reviews key issues in desistance research, especially those arising from
developmental and life-course theories and the criminal career paradigm. It discusses policy …

Large-scale, longitudinal studies have identified important correlates of desistance, but, due
to the nature of the inquiry, are limited in their ability to describe the mechanisms by which …

What is desistance, why is it important to research it and what relevance does it potentially
have for criminal justice policy? Desistance is the name given to the process (or event) …

After decades of relative obscurity, research on desistance from offending has experienced
an exponential, and much warranted, escalation in attention. This precipitous growth is …