Within the United Kingdom, 75% of young men aged 18–25 will reoffend within two years of being released from prison, yet we still do not know enough about how underlying protective mechanisms contribute to positive outcomes for those who have engaged in antisocial behaviour. This study explored the mechanisms that support young men’s resilience to reoffending.
Resilience to reoffending: Practice considerations for psychological therapies supporting young men
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