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

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