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Crimversations: "Exploring Formerly Incarcerated Adults’ (Non)Engagement Experiences & Perceptions" This is an overview based on the article, "Bounded Engagement and Institutional Interdependency: Exploring Formerly Incarcerated Adults’ (Non)Engagement Experiences and Perceptions" (https://doi.org/10.21428/cb6ab371.8f91c230 ). We create these "Crimversations" with the AI tool Google NotebookLM. While we strive for accuracy, an overview may not perfectly reflect the original article, a limitation common to both AI-generated and human-led podcasts. For definitive information, please refer directly to the article. Stay tuned for the launch of our new sites, https://crimconsortium.com and https://crimhub.com. Description: This video explores the complex reality of "bounded engagement" and how formerly incarcerated adults navigate formal institutions like banks, healthcare, and the labor market. Based on a 2026 study by Denver, Navarro, and Brunson involving nearly 100 interviews, we discuss why non-engagement is often caused by administrative burdens rather than voluntary opting out. Key Topics Covered in This Video: • Bounded Engagement defined: How people engage with institutions when possible but find informal alternatives when barriers exist. • Institutional Interdependency: How a barrier in one area (like lacking a state ID) creates roadblocks in others (like getting a job or credit card). • Financial Exclusion: Why minimum balance requirements push people toward "second chance banking" apps like Chime and Cash App. • The "SSI Dilemma": How income restrictions on government benefits can discourage formal employment. • System Avoidance: Why fear of surveillance is usually limited to specific institutions, such as those related to wage garnishment for child support. • Healthcare Success: How policy changes in Massachusetts (MassHealth) have led to high medical engagement among returning citizens. Reference: Denver, M., Navarro, O., & Brunson, R. K. (2026). Bounded Engagement and Institutional Interdependency: Exploring Formerly Incarcerated Adults’ (Non)Engagement Experiences and Perceptions. Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency. #Criminology #Reentry #SocialJustice #CriminalJusticeReform #Sociology #BoundedEngagement #AdministrativeBurden https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJ-8SYhMskk