SFBOTC's Emerging Practice Series in Collaboration with NSU: The OTP's role with Justice-Involved Individuals (current and post-incarceration)

Students, practitioners and general public - Are you interested in working with current and formerly incarcerated/justice-involved individuals? Join us for an informative session led by Alexander Kokesh, MOT, OTR/L, QMHP!

Learn about the conditions and obstacles this population faces. Additionally, you will learn ways OTPs can work with affected individuals using advocacy through local, state and federal organizations to improve quality of life.

When: SAT May 17 at 1 PM EST
Where: Zoom
Who Should Attend: Open to anyone eager to expand their understanding of working with current and formerly incarcerated/justice-involved individuals and explore opportunities in the field (fieldwork, employment, etc.)

Donation: $10 members, $15 general

About the Speaker:

Alexander Kokesh is the Program Development Coordinator at LAITR (Life After Incarceration: Transition and Reentry). He obtained his Master of Occupational Therapy degree at Eastern Michigan University. Prior to this, he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Behavioral Neuroscience at Michigan State University with a minor in French.

Alex values his role at LAITR as he works to address historical gaps in care at a program and policy level. He believes that an empathetic approach to meaningful skill development and skill integration are imperative to client success. Alex is passionate about stoking change in how incarceration policy and rehabilitation efforts are implemented.

Alex has experience working with populations affected by mental illness, substance use disorder, and developmental disorders. His professional interests include novel approaches in psychosocial rehabilitation, OT use of Acceptance Commitment Therapy, and mental health policy advocacy.