Gender Differences on the Road to Redemption. (April 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Curcio, Gina; Pattavina, April; Fisher, William
• Is Part Of: Feminist criminology. Volume 13:Number 2(2018)
• Page Start: 182
• Page End: 204
• Publication Date: 2018-04
• Subjects: gender -- desistance -- social policy -- redemption research -- collateral consequences; Feminist criminology -- Periodicals; Female offenders -- Periodicals; 364.37405
• DOI: 10.1177/1557085116654566
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1557-0851

Abstract

Redemption research examines how much time must pass after a criminal offense before an offender is considered "redeemed." This study adds to redemption research by using a nationally representative sample from the United States to determine whether years to redemption found in prior research replicate and will be the first to determine whether there are gender differences. We also explore factors that influence who makes it to the redemption point. Findings reveal that while men reach the redemption point after 10 years, women reach the redemption point after 4 years. Policy implications of these findings are discussed.