Outcomes of a Mentoring Program Based on Occupational Adaptation for Participants in a Juvenile Drug Court Program

This case-based study describes an occupational adaptation-based mentoring program and outcomes for six adolescents involved in a juvenile drug court. The Occupational Adaptation Practice Guide provided structure for goal setting, and outcomes were measured using the Relative Mastery Measurement Scale. Occupational therapy service-learning students assisted in program administration by creating individual and group activities related to participants' goals. Positive changes in relative mastery were associated with good attendance, specificity of goals, and a detailed plan for occupational responses. This research demonstrates the application of a theory-driven program for an emerging practice setting with an underserved population of court-involved participants.