Pawsitive Solutions: an Overview of Prison Dog Programs in Australia
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...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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2018
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The prison journal
Year: 2018, Volume: 98, Issue: 5, Pages: 580-603 |
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Volltext (Resolving-System) |
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| Summary: | 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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| ISSN: | 1552-7522 |
| DOI: | 10.1177/0032885518793951 |
