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Comparing Pathways of Desistance: An International Perspective
This book presents a comparative study of desistance from crime by analysing and comparing the narratives of English and French desisters. In doing so, it uncovers how national and structural differences may lead to varying individual pathways out of crime.
| Author(s) | By Ruwani Fernando. |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format | Hardback |
| Pages | 280 |
| Published in | United Kingdom |
| Published | 12 Mar 2024 |
| Availability | Not yet available |
This book presents a comparative study of desistance from crime by analysing and comparing the narratives of English and French desisters. In doing so, it uncovers how national and structural differences may lead to varying individual pathways out of crime.
Introduction: Taking Stock of the Knowledge About Desistance from Crime 2.Theoretical and Methodological Frameworks for Cross-national Comparative Research 3.Setting the Societal and Criminal Justice Contexts 4.Understanding Desisters: Looking to the Past
Ruwani Fernando is a lecturer and early career researcher at Sheffield Hallam University. Her research seeks to explore desistance from crime from a cross-national comparative lens to better understand processes of change. Ruwani has been involved in rese
