Inmate perceptions : the impact of a prison animal training program / Debra Mims, Rhondda Waddell, Jessie Holton
In: Sociology and Criminology.ISSN 2375-4435. New York. Vol. 5 nº 2 (2017) , p. 1-4Idioma: Inglês.País: Estados Unidos.ISSN: 2375-4435Assunto: SOCIOLOGIA CRIMINAL | TERAPIA OCUPACIONAL | TERAPIA ANIMAL | ANIMAL DE COMPANHIA CDU: 316 Resumo: The Paws and Stripes College program has a positive impact on inmate increased knowledge and skills in animal training leading them to better communication, conflict resolution, and interpersonal behaviors which are believed to enhance future employability, self-confidence and self-esteem. Additionally, the inmates were impressed with the enhanced adoptability of the shelter canines that completed the training, and their service to the community. Correctional facilities may want to consider recommending an inmate and canine training program as a viable intervention for improving inmates’ behavior and emotional states during incarceration and improve chances for inmates’ successful functioning by assisting with finding meaningful employment once they are released. In addition, the homeless canines benefit by the Paws and Stripes College program by not being euthanized, finding valued homes to care for them, and the ability to provide useful service to both families and those with special needs.| Item type | Current location | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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| Analíticos de Periódicos | Biblioteca da Direção-Geral de Reinserção e Serviços Prisionais | 316MIM (Browse shelf) | 9720 | Available | DGRSP9720 |
The Paws and Stripes College program has a positive impact on inmate increased knowledge and skills in animal training leading them to better communication, conflict resolution, and interpersonal behaviors which are believed to enhance future employability, self-confidence and self-esteem. Additionally, the inmates were impressed with the enhanced adoptability of the shelter canines that completed the training, and their service to the community. Correctional facilities may want to consider recommending an inmate and canine training program as a viable intervention for improving inmates’ behavior and emotional states during incarceration and improve chances for inmates’ successful functioning by assisting with finding meaningful employment once they are released. In addition, the homeless canines benefit by the Paws and Stripes College program by not being euthanized, finding valued homes to care for them, and the ability to provide useful service to both families and those with special needs.
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