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

Edward P. Mulvey; Laurence Steinberg; Jeffrey Fagan; Elizabeth Cauffman; Alex R. Piquero; Laurie Chassin; George P. Knight; Robert Brame; Carol A. Schubert; Thomas Hecker; Sandra Losoya

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

Edward P. Mulvey, Laurence Steinberg, Jeffrey Fagan, Elizabeth Cauffman, Alex R. Piquero, Laurie Chassin, George P. Knight, Robert Brame, Carol A. Schubert, Thomas Hecker, Sandra Losoya

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Abstract

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.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	213-236
Number of pages	24
Journal	Youth Violence and Juvenile Justice
Volume	2
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/1541204004265864
State	Published - Jul 2004

Keywords

desistance from crime
juvenile delinquency careers
stopping antisocial behavior

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Health(social science)
Developmental and Educational Psychology
Law

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