@article{ref1,
title="Desistance and disabled masculine identity: exploring the role of serious violent victimization in the desistance process",
journal="Journal of developmental and life-course criminology",
year="2019",
author="Green, Cherrell",
volume="5",
number="3",
pages="287-309",
abstract="PURPOSEThis manuscript proposes a theoretical model that will explain how violently acquired impairments (VAI) can serve as a turning point in the life-course of active male offenders or lead to further entrenchment in criminal lifestyles. Here, VAI refers to any form of physical impairment acquired as a result of interpersonal violence that limits a person's mobility or ability to perform basic physical activities.<br><br>METHODSBy examining the intersections among gender, disability, and life-course criminology, the proposed model will explain how men reconstruct their disabled masculine identity following VAI.<br><br>RESULTSIn doing so, I argue that these 'new' identities following VAI can facilitate persistence in offending or desistance from crime.<br><br>CONCLUSIONSThis theoretical model will contribute to the literature by describing the many ways in which men perform masculinity and providing a more nuanced discussion of how serious violent victimization can alter the life-course of male offenders.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2199-4641",
doi="10.1007/s40865-019-00106-7",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40865-019-00106-7"
}