Desistance in youth justice refers to the process of behavior change over time, involving factors such as formal compliance, social bonds, identity, agency, and belonging. It is essential to support young individuals in their journey towards desistance to reduce reoffending rates effectively.

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Dr. Sarah Anderson from the University of the West of Scotland conducted a methodology project focusing on the relationship between desistance from crime and recovery from trauma among 16 men in Scotland and England. The study included data collection through group art workshops using collage inquir

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This research delves into the potential of higher education in supporting desistance from offending behavior and cultivating new identities. It focuses on aspirations, barriers, and support needed for individuals with criminal convictions to engage with higher education outside of the prison environ

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