Abstract
This paper provides a historical review of developmental and life-course criminology.
It uses a narrative and historical approach.
Several turning points are identified that have shaped the study of developmental and life-course criminology.
Developmental and life-course criminology is criminology. Directions for future inquiry are noted.
•This paper traces the history of Developmental and Life-Course Criminology.•It uses the foil of the turning point to demarcate key contributions.•The paper concludes with recommendations for future research.
