Is there a school-to-prison pipeline in New Zealand?
Application process
A completed online application must be submitted by 4.30 pm 22 September 2025. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Any required supporting documentation (including references) must also be received by 4.30 pm on the closing date in order for the application to be considered.
Project number
402
Project description
For this project, you would work with Dr Ti Lamusse, a lecturer in Criminology at Te Herenga Waka. You would undertake a literature review of research on the school-to-prison pipeline in NZ and abroad. The purpose would be to identify key contributing and alleviating factors in a school-to-prison pipeline in NZ.
Based on the outcomes of this research, you would work with Dr Lamusse to request Official Information Act data, which would help to further understand the problem in NZ. The aim of this project is to write a journal article answering the question: is there a school-to-prison pipeline in New Zealand?
This project could have significant policy implications. This research could contribute to policy development, aiming to reduce the contributing factors to youth justice involvement and incarceration.
A strong candidate for this project would demonstrate excellent research, critical thinking and communication skills, as well as a passion for social justice.
This project is for a single student.
Location
Mainly at the University.
Supervisor
