Humby, Lauren and Barclay, Elaine (2018) Pawsitive solutions: an overview of prison dog programs in Australia. The Prison Journal, 98 (5). pp. 580-603. ISSN 0032-8855
Abstract
A survey of animal welfare agencies and corrections departments across Australia was conducted to compile a nationwide profile of prison dog programs, wherein inmates train dogs while learning skills to assist their rehabilitation. Most programs operating in 23 prisons in six Australian states were a community service design administered by animal welfare organizations. Inmates benefit through opportunities to train the dogs, give back to society, gain a sense of responsibility, improve self-confidence and social skills, and acquire vocational qualifications to improve job opportunities postrelease. Barriers identified included insufficient funding, limited training opportunities for the dogs, and some staff resistance.
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| Item Type: | Article (Commonwealth Reporting Category C) |
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| Refereed: | Yes |
| Item Status: | Live Archive |
| Additional Information: | Permanent restricted access to Published version, in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher. |
| Faculty/School / Institute/Centre: | No Faculty |
| Faculty/School / Institute/Centre: | No Faculty |
| Date Deposited: | 29 Apr 2020 05:31 |
| Last Modified: | 07 May 2020 03:30 |
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | correctional treatment programs; human–animal bond; prison dog programs; rehabilitation |
| Fields of Research (2008): | 16 Studies in Human Society > 1602 Criminology > 160202 Correctional Theory, Offender Treatment and Rehabilitation |
| Socio-Economic Objectives (2008): | C Society > 94 Law, Politics and Community Services > 9404 Justice and the Law > 940402 Crime Prevention |
| Identification Number or DOI: | doi:10.1177%2F0032885518793951 |
| URI: | http://eprints.usq.edu.au/id/eprint/37867 |
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