Understanding desistance: a critical review of theories of desistance

Informed by a comprehensive review of theories and research into desistance (Weaver, 2015. Offending and desistance: The importance of social relations. Oxon: Routledge), this article advances a critical and contemporary overview of the main theories of desistance, drawing on illustrative empirical...

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Main Author: Weaver, Beth (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2019
In: Psychology, crime & law
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