Verkkojeremy meeks’ story is a prime example of how social media has the power to transform the lives of individuals, even those with criminal backgrounds. Verkkooffenders who can successfully tell a redemption story about themselves can resist damage from stigmatization, ‘repair’ their identities and have. Verkkoresearch on desistance emphasizes the importance of the transformation narrative, in which the individual has replaced his old, criminal self. Verkkoborn on february 7, 1984, in stockton, california, jeremy meeks gained notoriety after his mugshot went viral in 2014. The image showcased his chiseled features and. Verkkothis chapter explores the path of transformation in advancing offender rehabilitation. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the underlying causes.
