Exploring Factors Related to the Process of Desistance from Crime: A Qualitative Study of Females in the UK

Neha Purohit; Zoe Stephenson; Biza Stenfert Kroese

doi:10.1080/24732850.2024.2393352

Exploring Factors Related to the Process of Desistance from Crime: A Qualitative Study of Females in the UK

Neha Purohit^*, Zoe Stephenson, Biza Stenfert Kroese

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Abstract

Less is known about the process of desistance from crime for females within the criminal justice system. The current study explored the views and experiences in a sample of adult female offenders in the UK. Ten women took part in semi-structured interviews. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis. The following themes were identified: Skills and Attributes; Support; Purpose in Life; Risk Factors; and Consequences. The findings provide support for existing theories of desistance including cognitive transformation theory, social control and identity theory of desistance. The findings add to the growing evidence in the field of desistance from crime in female offenders.

Original language	English
Journal	Journal of Forensic Psychology Research and Practice
Early online date	23 Sept 2024
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/24732850.2024.2393352
Publication status	E-pub ahead of print - 23 Sept 2024

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Desistance from crime
female offenders
theories of desistance

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Pathology and Forensic Medicine
Applied Psychology

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