This research focuses on formulating a new social work theory that elucidates the mechanisms
influencing antisocial behavior in young people with incarcerated parents through the previously
undefined concept of restorative potential. Restorative potential offers an innovative perspective
on the transformation process from antisocial to prosocial behavior, emphasizing the individual's ability to take responsibility for their actions, restore disrupted relationships, and reintegrate into
society. This concept is grounded in the integration of insights from psychology, social work,
and criminology, utilizing the capability approach to analyze how personal, social, and structural
factors affect the ability of young people with delinquent histories to mobilize their restorative
potential and transition to prosocial behavior. The objective is to develop a theoretical
framework that provides a conceptual foundation for future empirical studies and enhances
scientific understanding of the mechanisms underlying the transformation of antisocial behavior
in this group of youths.

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