A Fresh Start or a False Dawn? Assessing the Crime-Preventive Effect of Debt Settlements for People With a History of Conviction

People with convictions often face financial challenges, which hinder desistance from crime as they have few legal opportunities to address their financial burdens. In some countries, those severely insolvent can apply for ‘debt settlement’ through Enforcement Authorities. This study explores whethe...

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Autor principal: Gålnander, Robin (Autor)
Otros Autores: Bäckman, Olof ; Rojas, Yerko
Tipo de documento: Electrónico Artículo
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 2025
En: The British journal of criminology
Año: 2025, Volumen: 65, Número: 3, Páginas: 598-617
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