Desistance Training

Micro Learning in Correctional Ministry

Desistance: How and why people give up crime

This training provides an introduction to principles, processes, interventions and a measurement tool for desistance.

Training Modules:

Table of Contents:

  1. Introduction to Desistance
  2. Desistance: Key Processes
  3. Desistance: Assisted Desistance
  4. Desistance: Intervention Principles
  5. Desistance: The Faith Factor
  6. Desistance: Measuring Desistance

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Requirements

Read Each Chapter Watch A Brief Video Pass The Quiz

Certificate

After successfully completing the training, you will be able to download your certificate.

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