Maruna, Shadd (criminologist)

Shadd Maruna is a criminologist who studies how and why people change their behavior, especially those who have committed crimes. He focuses on the process of desistance, which is the journey of stopping criminal activity and reintegrating into society. Maruna emphasizes the importance of personal narratives, identity, and social support in fostering lasting change. His work highlights that successful desistance is often linked to individuals developing a new sense of self and purpose beyond their criminal past, emphasizing hope and resilience as key factors in rehabilitation.