An Empirical Framework for Studying Desistance as a Process
Author(s)
Bushway, Shawn D.
Piquero, Alex R.
Broidy, Lisa M.
Cauffman, Elizabeth
Mazerolle, Paul
Year published
2001
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Recent reviews of the desistance literature have advocated studying desistance as a process, yet current empirical methods continue to measure desistance as a discrete state. In this paper, we propose a framework for empirical research that recognizes desistance as a developmental process. This approach focuses on changes in the offending rate rather than on offending itself. We describe a statistical model to implement this approach and provide an empirical example. We conclude with several suggestions for future research endeavors that arise from our conceptualization of desistance.Recent reviews of the desistance literature have advocated studying desistance as a process, yet current empirical methods continue to measure desistance as a discrete state. In this paper, we propose a framework for empirical research that recognizes desistance as a developmental process. This approach focuses on changes in the offending rate rather than on offending itself. We describe a statistical model to implement this approach and provide an empirical example. We conclude with several suggestions for future research endeavors that arise from our conceptualization of desistance.
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Journal Title
Criminology
Volume
39
Issue
2
Subject
Criminology
Applied Ethics
Philosophy