"Can't use old keys to open new doors": relational desistance mechanisms within community violence interventions

Community Violence Intervention (CVI) programs show promising results in reducing health disparities such as firearminjury and violence. However, the process by which these programs bring about positive change is less well due to programvariations and the focus of existing studies. Hence, program co...

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Authors: Simonsson, Peter (Author) ; Roman, Caterina Gouvis 1966- (Author) ; Maruna, Shadd (Author) ; Twigg, Peter (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2025
In: Inquiry
Year: 2025, Volume: 62, Pages: 1-11
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