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Desistance and children: Critical reflections from theory, research and practice

  • Alexandra Wigzell
    ,
  • Claire Paterson-Young
    ,
  • Tim Bateman
Research Output: Book/Report Edited book Peer-review

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Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Abstract

'Desistance' - understanding how people move away from offending - has become a significant policy focus in recent years, with desistance thinking transplanted from the adult to the youth justice system in England and Wales. This book is the first to critique this approach to justice-involved children, many of whom are yet to fully develop an identity (criminal or otherwise) from which to 'desist'. Featuring voices from academia, policy and practice, this book explores practical approaches to desistance with children in the 'Child First' context. It gives new insights into how children can be supported to move away from offending and proposes reforms to make a meaningful difference to children's lives.

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Output type

Research Output: Book/Report Edited book Peer-review

Original language

English

Publication milestones

  • Published - 31/05/2024

Publication status

Published - 31/05/2024

Publisher

Policy Press, United Kingdom

ISBN (Print)

9781447369110

External Publication IDs

  • handle.net: 10547/626831

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