RT Article
T1 Pawsitive Solutions: an Overview of Prison Dog Programs in Australia
JF The prison journal
VO 98
IS 5
SP 580
OP 603
A1 Humby, Lauren
A1 Barclay, Elaine
A2 Barclay, Elaine
LA English
YR 2018
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1742345131
AB 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.
K1 Correctional treatment programs
K1 Human–animal bond
K1 Prison dog programs
K1 Rehabilitation
DO 10.1177/0032885518793951