Peer influence occupies an intriguing place in criminology. On the one hand, there is a long
line of theorizing and empirical work highlighting it as a key causal process for delinquency …

After decades of relative obscurity, research on desistance from offending has experienced
an exponential, and much warranted, escalation in attention. This precipitous growth is …

This book provides a comprehensive guide to the different aspects of deradicalization
theories, programs and methods. It analyzes the practical and theoretical aspects of …

Desistance is generally presented in a positive light, with themes of 'making good'and
generativity recurring in the literature. This article reports on two qualitative studies exploring …

During the last few decades, criminologists have identified several adult roles and statuses,
including employment, positive family relations, and economic stability, as critical for …

Age is one of the most robust correlates of criminal behavior. Yet, explanations for this
relationship are varied and conflicting. Developmental theories point to a multitude of …

This book—arguably the longest longitudinal study of age, crime, and the life course to date—
analyzes data on crime and social development up to age 70 for 500 men who were …

Scholars consistently find that reentering offenders who obtain steady work and maintain
social ties to family are less likely to recidivate. Some theorize that familial ties may operate …

The study of desistance from crime is hampered by definitional, measurement, and
theoretical incoherence. A unifying framework can distinguish termination of offending from …

Adolescence is a distinct, yet transient, period of development between childhood and
adulthood characterized by increased experimentation and risk-taking, a tendency to …