September 12, 2012
The Pathways to Desistance study is a large, multi-site, collaborative project that follows over 1,300 youth ages 14-18 for seven years after their convictions for serious offenses. NJJN’s September 2012 fact sheet, “Emerging Findings and Policy Implications from the Pathways to Desistance Study,” offers a simple summary of the latest findings from the research, as well as corresponding policy implications.
» Other resources: "Curbing Re-Arrest for Serious Offenses: Community-Based Alternatives for Youth as Effective as Institutional Placements"