New Research Briefs
- Shi, Luzi and Megan Denver. (2025). The Transferal of Criminal Record Stigma in the Employment Context: Evidence from Conjoint and Vignette Experiments. Criminology. 63(1): 89-121.
Research Brief. - Denver, Megan, Rod Brunson, and Oscar Navarro. (2026). “It’s a start”: Formerly incarcerated adults’ perceptions of second-chance employers and policies. Criminology & Public Policy. Research brief.
- Denver, Megan, Oscar Navarro, and Rod K. Brunson. (Forthcoming). Bounded engagement and institutional interdependency: Exploring formerly incarcerated adults’ (non)engagement experiences and perceptions. Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency. Research brief.
Short Methods Pieces
Shawn Bushway and I wrote an article for the Criminologist (March/April 2025 issue) that discusses the myth that most people recidivate, including why the myth exists and recommendations for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers moving forward.
I also wrote a short introductory methods piece, The Why, What, and How of Conjoint Experiments, for the “Data/Methods Brief” Corner of the Division of Public Opinion & Policy’s Spring 2025 Newsletter.
Invited White (Policy) Papers
- Denver, Megan and Abigail Ballou. 2022. Collateral Consequences and Public Safety. Part of a series on Public Safety and Justice Reform. Arnold Ventures.
- Denver, Megan. 2021. Recruitment, Assessment, and Retention in the Direct Care Workforce for Individuals with Criminal Records: A Comprehensive Model Approach. U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, National Institute of Justice.
Additional Technical Research Reports/Policy Briefs
Available on the Urban Institute Website: https://www.urban.org/author/megan-denver
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