EPISODE · Jun 29, 2020 · 1H 8M
The Impact of OT in the Prison System with Kwaku Agyemang
from OT 4 Lyfe · host OT 4 Lyfe
Kwaku and Sarah discuss: Normalization of violenceAssumptions of people in prisonHistorical views on wrong doing and punishmentWorking with young offenders (18-21 years old)Reflections on how they got there and where they can go in the future Influence of occupations both positive and negativeSocial context of occupationsThe opportunity of choiceImpact on environment for people in prisonWhat it looks like to work as an OT in prisonThe framework of occupational therapyHow he started working with in the prisonsHis biggest realization working in this settingOT & ChillConnect with KwakuEmail: [email protected]:@otandchillTwitter: @OT_Chill
What this episode covers
Have you ever worked as an occupational therapy practitioner in a prison? In today's episode I chat with Kwaku Agyemang who is an occupational therapist in the United Kingdom who works in the prison setting. Kwaku shares a bit about his role working with young offenders and also sheds light on specific occupational considerations within this practice area.
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