“I made the change for me”: Theorizing Desistance for Life Sentenced Youth

Building on the work of Professor Joanna Shapland, this exploratory, phenomenological study theorizes contexts that ground desistance for people sentenced to life in prison for crimes committed as youth. The investigation draws from 28 interviews conducted with 10 formerly incarcerated youth lifers,...

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Main Author: Abrams, Laura S. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2024
In: Criminology & criminal justice
Year: 2024, Volume: 24, Issue: 5, Pages: 974-990
Online Access: Volltext (kostenfrei)
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