Students' Perceptions of Barriers and Pathways to Success and Criminality

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Abstract

Despite significant life adversities and known factors that are associated with criminal offending, many students have managed to overcome such obstacles and have made their way to a university setting. Using a thematic analysis of student Criminology papers,we intend to identify student perceptions of barriers and pathways to success, and, perceived protective factors from criminality. Implications for policy will be discussed.

Authors

• Amanda Howerton-Orcutt, Salem State University

• Jennifer Robinson, Salem State University