Parenthood and crime: The role of wantedness, relationships with partners, and ses

Peggy C. Giordano, Patrick M. Seffrin, Wendy D. Manning and Monica A. Longmore

Journal of Criminal Justice, 2011, vol. 39, issue 5, 405-416

Abstract: Parenthood may play a pivotal role in the criminal desistance process, but few studies have examined the conditions under which becoming a mother or father is most likely to lead to reductions in criminal behavior.

Date: 2011
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrimjus.2011.05.006

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