ABSTRACT
In the United States, there are over 70 million Americans with criminal records, many of whom see higher education as a viable pathway to upward economic and social mobility. Unfortunately, many college educators are either unaware or unprepared to meet the unique needs of justice-involved students. Thus, the purpose of this chapter is to provide an overview of some of the challenges facing justice-involved students that may impact the nature and frequency of their engagement on campus. In addition, three theoretical perspectives and concepts are provided for college educators to draw on as they interrogate existing, and formulate new, policies and practices on campus. This chapter closes with a set of recommendations that faculty and campus administrators can utilize as they work to enhance their capacity to support and engage justice-involved students in college.
