The utility of narrative for traversing disclosure landscapes; reflections from narrative PhD research

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2022-09-16

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Criminal record research is a diverse and growing interdisciplinary field attracting attention from scholars and social justice charities around the globe. This critical research has prompted important debate regarding the legal and philosophical justifications for retaining criminal record information, and established an evidence base highlighting the long-term implications retaining such information has for individuals. Adding to this, this paper will introduce the notion of ‘disclosure landscapes’ which seeks to capture the fluid and dynamic environments in which criminal record information can be disseminated. It will then draw on participant narratives from the author’s PhD research to illustrate the highly subjective nature of criminal record experience and the utility of narrative for traversing such landscapes. Finally, reflecting on the effectiveness of adopting a narrative approach for this research, the paper will call for more empirical research to further develop a nuanced understanding of collateral consequences.

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narrative criminology, stigma, criminal records, identity

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Collett, N. (2022) The utility of narrative for traversing disclosure landscapes; reflections from narrative PhD research. EUROCRIM 2022 Malaga Conference 22nd Annual Conference of the European Society of Criminology

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