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First published in 2006. This is Volume 3 of the Official Journal of the Society for the Study of Human Development from 2006. It includes a special edition collection of articles covering second chances as transformative stories, looking at the redemptive self, emotion and transformational processing, narrating self in the past and the future, low income fathers and prison conversions and the crisis of self-narrative.

Trenia Hill Coleman is an author from Northern Virginia. “In The Shadows” is Trenia’s fourth novel. Trenia lived in Dubberly, Louisiana and attended Ringgold High School in Ringgold, Louisiana before joining the military. Trenia attended Grambling State University, and is a graduate of Central Texas College in Killeen, Texas, and Faulkner University in Montgomery, Alabama. She is currently serving in the United States Army and lives with her husband and children.

In the heart of adversity, the human spirit finds its greatest strength. "Life's Second Chances" is a compelling exploration of resilience, choice, support, and empathy through the inspiring stories of individuals who faced life's most daunting challenges and emerged stronger, wiser, and with a profound sense of renewal. Discover the transformative power of the second chance as you journey through these captivating narratives. From personal tragedies to addiction, shattered dreams to the depths of grief, each story illustrates the unwavering determination of the human spirit to overcome even the darkest of moments. The book reminds us that, even in the face of profound loss, addiction, personal tragedy, or failure, there are opportunities for renewal and the capacity to find personal growth and transformation. Explore the themes of resilience, choice, support, and empathy as they intertwine with the stories of these remarkable individuals. Witness the profound impact of support from family, friends, therapists, support groups, and mentors. Understand the power of choice in shaping destinies, as these individuals made conscious decisions to confront their circumstances, seek renewal, and redefine the course of their lives. "Life's Second Chances" is a testament to the transformative nature of personal growth and the enduring capacity of the human spirit to rise above adversity and create a meaningful legacy. These stories illustrate the universal nature of the second chance and its ongoing presence in our lives. The book serves as a source of inspiration, offering a compelling reminder that, as long as we are alive, there is the potential for renewal, for transformation, and for the creation of a life that aligns with our true values and passions. Dive into this collection of stories that affirm the indomitable spirit of the human race, inviting you to reflect on your own life, examine the challenges you face, and recognize the continuous opportunities for second chances. "Life's Second Chances" is not just a book; it's a testament to the enduring capacity of the human spirit to find redemption, reinvention, and renewal in the face of adversity.

This book represents a brief treatise on the theory and research behind the concept of desistance from crime. This ever-growing field has become increasingly relevant as questions of serious issues regarding sentencing, probation and the penal system continue to go unanswered. Rocque covers the history of research on desistance from crime and provides a discussion of research and theories on the topic before looking towards the future of the application of desistance to policy. The focus of the volume is to provide an overview of the practical and theoretical developments to better understand desistance. In addition, a multidisciplinary, integrative theoretical perspective is presented, ensuring that it will be of particular interest for students and scholars of criminology and the criminal justice system.

Based on the Liverpool Desistance Study, this book compares and contrasts the stories of ex-convicts who are actively involved in criminal behavior with those who are desisting from crime and drug use. Extensive excerpts from the study reveal two types of personal narratives: a "condemnation" script favored by active offenders and a "generative" script favored by desisters. The way that these scripts are constructed and the manner in which they are used is then examined in light of contemporary criminological and psychological thought. The results suggests that success in reform depends on providing rehabilitative opportunities that reinforce the generative script. This study reveals a constructive new direction for offender rehabilitation efforts and will appeal to a wide range of readers from psychologists and criminologists to legislators, administrators, substance abuse counselors, and offenders themselves. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2004 APA, all rights reserved)

In 2007, 144 UN member states voted to adopt a Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the US were the only members to vote against it. Each eventually changed its position. This book explains why and examines what the Declaration could mean for sovereignty, citizenship and democracy in liberal societies such as these. It takes Canadian Chief Justice Lamer’s remark that ‘we are all here to stay’ to mean that indigenous peoples are ‘here to stay’ as indigenous. The book examines indigenous and state critiques of the Declaration but argues that, ultimately, it is an instrument of significant transformative potential showing how state sovereignty need not be a power that is exercised over and above indigenous peoples. Nor is it reasonably a power that displaces indigenous nations’ authority over their own affairs. The Declaration shows how and why, and this book argues that in doing so, it supports more inclusive ways of thinking about how citizenship and democracy may work better. The book draws on the Declaration to imagine what non-colonial political relationships could look like in liberal societies.

Provides a thorough explanation of the basic properties of materials; of how these can be controlled by processing; of how materials are formed, joined and finished; and of the chain of reasoning that leads to a successful choice of material for a particular application. The materials covered are grouped into four classes: metals, ceramics, polymers and composites. Each class is studied in turn, identifying the families of materials in the class, the microstructural features, the processes or treatments used to obtain a particular structure and their design applications. The text is supplemented by practical case studies and example problems with answers, and a valuable programmed learning course on phase diagrams.