This Article develops both a framework for a theory of desistance from crime and an
analytical strategy with which to examine desistance. With respect to the former, an identity …

Scholars consistently find that reentering offenders who obtain steady work and maintain
social ties to family are less likely to recidivate. Some theorize that familial ties may operate …

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 …

" The best organized and most comprehensive theory textbook to use for both graduate and
undergraduate students. It provides historical context to the theories, and the authors make it …

Despite increased scholarly and policy attention to prisoner reentry, much remains unknown
about the factors that contribute to a successful transition from prison to society. The authors …

General strain theory predicts that several variables influence or condition the effect of
strains on crime. The research on such conditioning effects, however, has produced mixed …

This book aims to inform students about the latest research and the most promising and
effective programs and for understanding, preventing and controlling juvenile delinquency …

The questions,''Why do people commit crime?''and ''What can we do about it?''are central to
any society. The answers to these questions require a basic understanding of what causes …

This chapter describes the research on General strain theory (GST), the proposed
revisions/extensions in the theory and areas where further research is needed. It discusses …

This topical, accessibly written book moves beyond established critiques to outline a model
of positive youth justice: Children First, Offenders Second. Already in use in Wales, the …