| Description |
1 online resource (251 p.) |
| Series |
International Series on Desistance and Rehabilitation Series |
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International Series on Desistance and Rehabilitation Series
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| Contents |
Cover -- Half Title -- Series Information -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- General Editor's Introduction -- Chapter 1 Introduction: Taking Stock of the Knowledge About Desistance From Crime -- Social Bonds and Change -- Employment -- Marriage -- Parenthood -- Education -- Beyond Social Bonds -- Personal Characteristics and Context -- Identity and Cognition -- The Role of Probation -- Social Networks and Places -- Research Context and Comparative Research -- References |
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Chapter 2 Theoretical and Methodological Frameworks for Cross-National Comparative Research -- Towards Structural Explanations -- Beyond Structural Explanations -- Feared Selves and Future Selves -- Cognitive Transformations and Identity Theories -- An Interactive Model of Early Stages of Desistance -- An Integrated Model for Comparative Work -- Reflections On Ontology -- Epistemology and Research Design -- Research Questions and Objectives -- Recruitment and Sampling -- Ethical Considerations -- The Interviewing Process -- Sample -- Analysis -- References |
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Chapter 3 Setting the Societal and Criminal Justice Contexts -- Comparing Societies: Attitudes and Values of English and French People -- Universalism -- Conformity -- Tradition -- Religion -- Social Relationships -- Self-direction -- Summarising the ESS Analysis -- Public Opinion On Crime -- Punitiveness and Alternatives to Imprisonment -- The Use of Non-Custodial Measures -- Reoffending and Preventing Reoffending -- The French Probation Services -- Probation in England and Wales -- Employment and Criminal Record Checks -- Discussion -- References |
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Chapter 4 Understanding Desisters: Looking to the Past -- Narratives of Offending -- Offence Range -- Reflecting On Offending -- Making Sense of Offending -- Current Problematics -- Employment -- Addictions -- Mental Health -- Religion -- Discussion -- References -- Chapter 5 Understanding Desisters: Making Sense of Change -- Existentialism and Desistance From Crime -- Emotional Recollections of Offending -- Guilt -- Regret -- Feared Selves -- Comparisons With Persistent Offenders -- "Too Much to Lose" -- An Unwanted Scenario -- Imprisonment -- Reflecting On Change -- Becoming "Better People" |
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Thinking About Life -- Generativity and Moving On -- Looking to the Future -- Aspirations of Normalcy -- Goals and Future Selves -- Eagerness to Move On -- Discussion -- References -- Chapter 6 Mechanisms of Change: The Role of Support Systems -- Social Issues, Peer Support, and Desistance -- Relationships With Families -- Support From Social Networks -- Housing -- Securing Employment -- Peers and Desistance -- Support From State Services and Third Sector -- Moral Support -- Practical Support -- Discussion -- References -- Chapter 7 Experiences and Perspectives of Probation Supervision |
| Notes |
Description based upon print version of record |
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A Brief Recap of Probation in England and France |
| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781040000168 |
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1040000169 |
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