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Desistance and victim protection: a narrative review of intersecting pathways in criminal justice reform

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  • Maria-Marinela Mihăilă

    (Department of Sociology and Social Work, Faculty of Philosophy and Social-Political Sciences, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University, 700506 Iași, Romania)

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This narrative review explores the complex relationship between desistance from crime and the evolving practices of victim protection, emphasizing the need for integrative approaches in contemporary criminal justice systems. While the concept of desistance—referring to the process through which individuals cease offending—has gained significant traction in rehabilitation-focused policies, it often remains disconnected from the discourse on victims’ rights and needs. Drawing from recent interdisciplinary literature in criminology, restorative justice, and victimology, this review identifies key theoretical intersections, including the potential tensions and synergies between offender reintegration and victim safety. The analysis highlights how person-centered, trauma-informed, and community-based frameworks can foster both desistance and victim protection without compromising one for the other. Furthermore, the review examines the role of social support networks, institutional trust, and communication practices in managing these dual objectives. Ultimately, the paper advocates for a more balanced justice model that aligns offender reform with sustained victim empowerment and long-term societal resilience.

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  • Maria-Marinela Mihăilă, 2025. "Desistance and victim protection: a narrative review of intersecting pathways in criminal justice reform," Technium Social Sciences Journal, Technium Science, vol. 73(1), pages 434-447, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:tec:journl:ojs:13068
    DOI: 10.47577/tssj.v73i1.13068
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