Date of Award
Summer 2018
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Sociology & Criminal Justice
Committee Director
Mona J. E. Danner
Committee Member
Elizabeth Monk-Turner
Committee Member
Ruth Triplett
Abstract
This study examined the factors that are important for African-Americans to reach executive-level positions within the field of corrections. Using nine semi-structured interviews with current and former executive-level corrections professionals, it was found that investments in social capital and human capital are the main career advancement enhancers. However, when it came to factors that were specific to African-American corrections professionals, a majority of the respondents mentioned proficiency as an enhancer.
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DOI
10.25777/0vpz-3j92
ISBN
9780438628694
Recommended Citation
Bryer, Antonio J..
"Exploring Factors That Enhance Career Advancement for African-Americans Across Various Criminal Justice Occupations: A Qualitative Examination"
(2018). Master of Arts (MA), Thesis, Sociology & Criminal Justice, Old Dominion University, DOI: 10.25777/0vpz-3j92
https://digitalcommons.odu.edu/sociology_criminaljustice_etds/23
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