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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Main Author: Gålnander, Robin (Author)
Contributors: Bäckman, Olof ; Rojas, Yerko
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2025
In: The British journal of criminology
Year: 2025, Volume: 65, Issue: 3, Pages: 598-617
Online Access: Volltext (kostenfrei)
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Keywords:
Debt
conviction
Desistance
cumulative disadvantage
Crime Prevention