Criminal trajectories: a developmental perspective

by Day, David M.

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Title Statements

Full title :Criminal trajectories : a developmental perspective / David M. Day and Margit Wiesner.

Summary

Over the past several years, notions of developmental trajectories-particularly criminal trajectories-have taken hold as important areas of investigation for researchers interested in the longitudinal study of crime. This accessible volume presents the first full-length overview of criminal trajectories as a concept and methodology and makes the case for a developmental approach to the topic. The volume shows how a developmental perspective is important from a practical standpoint, helping to inform the design of prevention and early intervention programs to forestall the onset of antisocial and criminal activity, particularly when it begins in childhood. Crime in this view does not suit a one-size-fits-all model. There are different types of criminals who develop as the result of different types of developmental factors and experiences. By considering what risk factors may set the stage for later crimes in certain circumstances, the authors argue that we may be able to intervene at any point along the life course and, if addressed early enough, prevent criminal behavior from taking root. 'Criminal Trajectories' offers a comprehensive synthesis of the findings from numerous criminal trajectory studies, presented through a multi-disciplinary lens. It addresses the policy and practice implications of these findings for the criminal justice system-including a critique of current sentencing and incarceration practices-and presents twelve recommendations informed by developmental frameworks for future work.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:©2019

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):New York University Press
Place of Publication:New York
Language:eng
Publication Date:©2019

The Physical Object

Description:1 online resource

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9781479888276, 1479888273
oclc:on1105145712
LC Classification:HV6080
Dewey Decimal:364.3

Introduction: criminal trajectories and life course development -- Theoretical backdrop -- Methodological approaches to modeling criminal trajectories -- Debates and controversies -- Developmental and life course models of crime -- Findings on the number and shape of criminal trajectories -- Predictors and correlates of criminal trajectory groups -- Later life outcomes, turning points, and desistance -- Implications for policy and practice -- Conclusion.

Subjects

Crime -- Sociological aspects Criminal behavior Criminal behavior, Prediction of Criminal Psychology Criminalité -- Aspect sociologique Electronic books SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Criminology