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Annual Review of Criminology

Volume 4, 2021

Where Is This Story Going? A Critical Analysis of the Emerging Field of Narrative Criminology

Abstract

Over the past decade, a growing body of literature has emerged under the umbrella of narrative criminology. We trace the origins of this field to narrative scholarship in the social sciences more broadly and review the recent history of criminological engagement in this field. We then review contemporary developments, paying particular attention to research around desistance and victimology. Our review highlights the most important critiques and challenges for narrative criminology and suggests fruitful directions in moving forward. We conclude by making a case for the consolidation and integration of narrative criminology, in hopes that this movement becomes more than an isolated clique.

Keyword(s): life history interviewing, narrative criminology, narrative identity theory, neutralization techniques
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