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commonalities are present within the studies, they feature a dominant male
perspective and centre on narratives of offenders. Research on female and
supervisor perspectives of desistance is also limited presenting challenges for
the generalisability of findings to these populations. Further research into how
probation officers perceive their role in the facilitation of desistance could
provide beneficial insights.
Name of Reviewer Peter Beck
Organisation
Probation Board for Northern Ireland
(PBNI)
Contact Details peter.beck@probation-ni.gov.uk