Justice-Based OT: Advancing Occupational Justice Through a Collaborative Network

Abstract

Date Presented 04/02/2022Justice-Based Occupational Therapy (JBOT) convened a network of OTs and key stakeholders in justice reform who identified actions needed to advance occupational justice: advocacy and policy, education, resources, and research. In this project, we compiled and analyzed the activities of the JBOT network and other OT associations who took action toward occupational justice during the past year. Findings indicate current events surrounding racial injustices sparked high levels of activity, and sustainability will be explored.Primary Author and Speaker: Lisa JaegersAdditional Authors and Speakers: Alyssa Cepon, Natalie Hoeferkamp, Drashti TopiwalaContributing Authors: Mary Beth Dillon, Crystal Dieleman, Jaime P. Muñoz, Sandra Rogers, Karen Barney