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Evaluation of a Prison Occupational Therapy Informal Education Program: A Pilot Study.

Jeffrey L Crabtree¹, David Ohm², Jarrod M Wall³

¹School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Department of Occupational Therapy, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA.

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This study explored an informal education program for incarcerated men, finding it boosted self-worth and addressed reentry fears. Further research is needed to confirm long-term impacts on reducing recidivism.

Keywords:

analysis community integration content corrections participation action research

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Occupational therapy
Criminal justice
Adult education

Background:

Informal education programs in correctional facilities aim to support incarcerated individuals.
Long-term incarceration presents unique challenges for personal development and societal reintegration.
Understanding participant perspectives is crucial for program effectiveness.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the strengths and weaknesses of an informal education program within a correctional setting.
To identify elements of the program that are valued by incarcerated participants.
To understand the perceived impact of the program on self-worth and reentry concerns.

Main Methods:

Pilot study involving qualitative data collection.
Co-researcher model with former program participants.
Summative content analysis of 27 semi-structured interviews with residents.

Main Results:

Key concepts identified: purposeful activities (doing), program information, reentry fears, technology use, and self-worth.
Emergent themes: engagement in purposeful activities, validation of self-worth, and concerns about the future.
Program valued for enhancing self-worth and addressing reentry anxieties.

Conclusions:

Informal education programs can positively impact self-worth and mitigate reentry fears for incarcerated individuals.
Long-term follow-up is necessary to evaluate the program's effectiveness in reducing recidivism and facilitating successful societal reentry.
Client-centered occupational therapy practice is essential within the criminal justice system.