Citation

Mulvey EP, Schubert CA. Vict. Offender 2012; 7(4): 407-427.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/15564886.2012.713903

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Little is known about how adolescents curtail their offending and make positive adjustments to early adulthood. The Pathways to Desistance study follows 1,354 serious adolescent offenders to provide information about these processes. This paper summarizes some initial findings from the study and lays out their potential policy implications. The findings covered include the variability in the sample, the importance of the link between substance use and offending, and the possible implications of institutional care.

KEYWORDS: Juvenile justice; Juvenile delinquency