Date of Award
7-2019
Document Status
Open Access
Degree Type
Project
Degree Name
Occupational Therapy (M.S.)
Department
Occupational Therapy
First Advisor
Kelly Machnik
Abstract
This study investigates the needs of incarcerated individuals upon reintegration into the community. In this article, we use thematic analysis to dissect two prison documentaries in order to best assess the needs of these individuals to inform occupational therapy intervention. Occupational therapy seeks to empower individuals while analyzing needs and how the individuals can be best supported. Our analysis shows that there are many needs that go unaddressed prior to community reintegration leading to a higher chance of recidivism recurring. Through better understanding the needs of individuals, occupational therapy can become better informed on how intervention can benefit this specific population.
ScholarWorks Citation
Carmean, Amber; Boman, Amanda; Kowalski, Katie; and Walsworth, Joselyn, "Occupational Therapy in Prisons" (2019). Community Based. 8.
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/ot_community_based/8
