Assessing Vocational Interests Among Incarcerated Women Using the Occupational Information Network (O*NET)

Abstract

Abstract Date Presented 03/28/20 Incarcerated women face challenges to community re-entry and employment, including unemployment and low wages. We explored vocational interests with women (N = 114) at a midwest US prison. Career aspirations were explored through self-reported employment history and interests, O*NET survey, and Holland codes. Findings inform the development of OT interventions and prison programming to improve postrelease employment among incarcerated women. Primary Author and Speaker: Selena Washington Additional Authors and Speakers: Lisa Jaegers