Date of Award
Spring 4-12-2026
Document Type
Capstone
Degree Name
Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD)
Department
Occupational Therapy
First Advisor
Rebecca King
Second Advisor
Keith McWilliams
Medical Subject Headings
Adolescent, Coping skills, Incarceration, Occupational therapy, Social interaction
Abstract
This capstone project involved the development, implementation, and evaluation of a life skills program for justice-involved youth in a juvenile detention setting. Guided by a needs assessment, the program targeted financial literacy, job readiness, professionalism, and soft skills through structured sessions incorporating education, interactive activities, and group discussion. Findings from pre- and post-surveys and qualitative feedback indicated improved knowledge, confidence, and readiness for community reintegration, supporting the value of rehabilitative, occupation-based programming.
Recommended Citation
Brown, C. (2026). Life Skills for Individuals in a Juvenile Detention Center. [Doctoral project, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences]. SOAR @ USA: Student Capstone Papers Collection. https://doi.org/10.46409/sr.BROL6092
Related Content
This capstone was presented as a poster presentation at the Spring 2026 OTD Capstone Symposium, available as: Brown, C., King, R., & Fielder, J. (2026, April 22). Life Skills for Individuals in a Juvenile Detention Center. Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesspring2026/3
Comments
Capstone project submitted to the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Occupational Therapy