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Jeffrey L Crabtree1, David Ohm2, Jarrod M Wall3
1School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Department of Occupational Therapy, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA.
Occupational Therapy International
|October 25, 2016
Summary
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.
Area of Science:
- 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.
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