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Desistance from crime

NIJ FY 14 Research on Offender Decision Making and Desistance from Crime

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The study of adult offender decision-making and desistance to commit crime typically has been approached from a rational choice perspective and a life-course perspective, respectively. With this solicitation, NIJ seeks to expand the existing research by examining the process of adult offender decision-making. NIJ requests proposals that either expand the rational choice

model and/or life-course model, use other theories to explain either the choice to...

NIJ FY 13 Desistance From Crime Over the Life Course

Closing Date

NIJ seeks proposals to conduct research that enhances knowledge of the process of desistance from crime. Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals for bold, innovative approaches to enhancing understanding of the processes underlying desistance from crime.

NIJ FY 12 Desistance From Crime Over the Life Course

Closing Date

NIJ seeks proposals to conduct research that enhances our knowledge of the process of desistance from crime. Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals that demonstrate bold, innovative approaches to expanding our understanding of the processes underlying desistance from crime.