Theory and Research on Desistance from Antisocial Activity among Serious Adolescent Offenders

Improving juvenile court decision making requires information about how serious adolescent offenders desist from antisocial activity. A systematic research agenda on this topic requires consideration of several processes, including normative development in late adolescence, what constitutes desistan...

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Published in:Youth violence and juvenile justice 2004-07, Vol.2 (3), p.213-236
Main Authors: Mulvey, Edward P., Steinberg, Laurence, Fagan, Jeffrey, Cauffman, Elizabeth, Piquero, Alex R., Chassin, Laurie, Knight, George P., Brame, Robert, Schubert, Carol A., Hecker, Thomas, Losoya, Sandra H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent Development
Criminal Justice Policy
Delinquency Prevention
Deterrence
Deviant Behavior
Juvenile Justice
Juvenile Offenders
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Summary:Improving juvenile court decision making requires information about how serious adolescent offenders desist from antisocial activity. A systematic research agenda on this topic requires consideration of several processes, including normative development in late adolescence, what constitutes desistance, and the factors likely to promote the end of involvement in antisocial behavior and successful adjustment in early adulthood. This article presents an overview of the major points to consider in pursuing this research agenda.
ISSN:1541-2040
1556-9330
DOI:10.1177/1541204004265864