Working with Neurodiversity in the Corrections System

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In this episode of Mental Health Mavens, Jenny Okolo, an expert in the field of working with neurodivergent prisoners in the corrections system, shares how she works with neurodiversity in jails. We cover topics such as understanding the spectrum and how to work with neurodiverse individuals in institutions. This video is perfect for anyone who works in the corrections system, or for anyone who would like to understand what brings a person to the point of incarceration and prison.
ABOUT JENNY:
Jenny Okolo is a therapist and the founder of She Aspires Skills Academy - a brand centred around a digital platform that asks young females to write and interact on a series of real-world issues that affect them. Passionate about female empowerment, Jenny has made it her mission to educate, and encourage other women, as explored through social activism, podcasting as 1/3 of award-nominated 'She's In A Pod', and numerous other public speaking engagements across the world including keynotes at You Goal Girl, We Recognise and Oxford Brookes University Careers week. jmookolo@gmail.com
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