This book investigates whether the processes of ceasing offending behavior differ across ethnic groups. While ethnicity is often linked to offending, the specific ways in which desistance varies by ethnicity has been under-examined. This study explores this gap, considering known ethnic differences in factors such as employment, residence, religious affiliation, and family structure, which are all associated with disengagement from offending.

The book addresses a significant gap in criminological literature by focusing on ethnic variations in desistance. It builds upon existing knowledge of factors influencing disengagement from offending, such as employment and family structure, to explore how these might be mediated by ethnicity. The work is likely to appeal to academics and researchers in criminology, sociology, and ethnic studies seeking a nuanced understanding of criminal behavior cessation.