[HMI Probation (2022)]
This report was produced by Hazel Kemshall and Kieran McCartan, highlighting the importance of recovery capital and justice capital to desistance and community integration. Part of HMI Probation’s Academic Insights series.
Keywords: desistance
[Prison Service Journal (2022)]
Article, based on interviews of men reconvicted of a sexual offence after release, and some of the key challenges affecting desistance. [Past issues of PSJ are archived here].
Keywords: sex offenders, desistance
[Clinks (2022)]
This evidence review provides an in-depth look at the issue of reducing reoffending and increasing community (re)integration for people who have a sexual conviction.
Keywords: sex offenders, desistance
[Probation Quarterly (2014)]
A section of Probation Quarterly magazine focusing on desistance principles and practice.
Keywords: desistance, peer support
[HMI Probation (2021)]
Summarises the concept of social capital and how increases in the strength, range and quality of bonding, bridging and linking opportunities can be beneficial in supporting the desistance process. Part of HMI Probation’s Academic Insights series.
Keywords: desistance
[HMI Probation (2021)]
How to blend probation practice so as to protect the public by managing risk while still promoting desistance. Part of HMI Probation’s Academic Insights series.
Keywords: risk assessment, public protection, desistance
[HMI Probation (2021)]
HMI Probation distils common enablers and barriers to desistance in children, from 43 inspections.
Keywords: desistance, young people
[HMI Probation (2020)]
Principles of desistance and their implications for practice. Part of HMI Probation’s Evidence base collection.
Keywords: desistance
[HMPPS (2019)]
An evidence based summary explaining what desistance is, and how to help someone desist from crime. Part of HMPPS’ Prison & Probation Evidence Resource.
Keywords: desistance
