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2019_Book_PrisonDogPrograms.pdf

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1|Foreword|6
2|Introduction|6
2|“Pep” Goes to Prison|6
2|The Context of American Corrections|7
2|Perspectives on Correctional Institutions and Rehabilitation|9
2|Pep, Governor, and a Return to Dogs in Prison|11
2|What’s Ahead|13
2|Conclusions and a Path Forward|15
1|Acknowledgements|19
1|Contents|20
1|1 Introduction: Building a Rationale for Prison Dog Programs|22
2|Background|22
2|Human-Animal Interaction (HAI) as an Intervention|23
3|Research in Human Health|26
3|Survey Research|27
3|Self-report Measures with Inmates|27
2|Rationale for the Book and Major Trends|28
2|Unique Features of the Book|30
2|Conclusion|32
2|References|33
1|2 The Empirical Evidence Supporting Dog Training Programs for Incarcerated People|38
2|Introduction|38
2|The Logic of Human-Animal Interactions|40
2|The Effects of Carceral Dog Training Programs|44
2|What We Still Need|51
2|Conclusion|53
2|References|53
1|3 Exploring Types of Programs: Dog Rescue, Rehabilitation and Training|58
2|Introduction|58
2|Animals in American Prisons|59
2|Common Types of Prison Animal Programs|61
3|Dog-Training Programs|62
2|Animal Care Programs in Prisons|63
2|Program Implementation Variation|66
2|Extent of Programming|69
2|Key Takeaways|70
2|References|70
1|4 Planning and Implementing a Prison Dog Program|73
2|Introduction|73
2|Needs Assessment|74
3|Human Responses to Dogs in the Workplace|75
3|Identifying Needs of Stakeholders|78
3|Needs of the Dogs|79
2|Planning and Implementing the Program|80
2|Outputs and Outcomes|92
2|Conclusion|94
2|References|96
1|5 Caring for and About Dogs: Animal Welfare Considerations|99
2|Introduction|99
2|Human–Animal Interactions Within Correctional Facilities|100
2|Origins of Prison-Based Animal Programs|101
2|Benefits of Prison-Based Animal Programs for Inmates|101
2|Benefits of Prison-Based Animal Programs for Animals|103
2|Animal Welfare in Correctional Facilities|103
2|Research on Benefits to Dogs in Prison-Based Animal Programs|104
2|Shelter Dog and Assistance Dog Programs|105
2|Dog Training|107
2|Stress in Dogs|108
2|Moral Implications of Human–Animal Interactions|109
2|Five Freedoms and Characteristics of a True Bond|110
2|Best Practices for Animal Welfare in Correctional Facilities|112
2|Ethics|113
2|Conclusion|114
2|References|114
1|6 Considering the Correctional Context: Security Issues in Prison-Based Dog Training Programs|118
2|Introduction|118
2|Policies Regarding Perimeter Security of the Prison|119
2|Control of Inmate Movement and Accountability|121
2|Housing Dogs in a Controlled Setting|123
2|Control of Contraband|124
2|Potential for Conflict|128
2|Issues with Dog Aggression and the Spread of Disease|130
2|Staffing Concerns|132
2|Multidisciplinary Team|133
2|Good Treatment Is Good Security|135
2|Conclusion|138
2|References|139
1|7 Screening and Selecting Inmates for Program Participation|142
2|Introduction|142
2|Initial Selection Criteria for Inmates|143
2|Interview and Testing|145
2|Criminal Record|148
2|Institutional Conduct|150
2|Sentence Criteria|154
2|Education Criteria|155
2|Unsatisfactory Progress in the Program|156
2|Conclusion|158
2|References|159
1|8 Designing and Delivering a Curriculum Matched to Program Goals|161
2|Introduction|161
2|Common Characteristics of Inmates as Learners|163
2|Understanding the Learning Process|166
2|Curriculum and Instruction Basics|169
3|The Underlying Philosophy|169
3|The Mission of Each Partner Institution|171
2|Content, Processes, and Relevant Work Experience|172
2|Instructors and Instruction in Postsecondary Education Programs|173
2|Key Principles of Effective Instruction|174
2|Outcomes: Toward Transformative Learning|185
2|References|186
1|9 Comprehensive Evaluation of Dog Training and Rehabilitation Initiatives in Correctional Facilities|189
2|Introduction|189
2|Example of a Comprehensive Evaluation: Pen Pals|189
2|Summative Evaluation for All Stakeholders|190
3|Inmates|190
3|Staff|193
2|Formative Evaluation to Examine Underlying Processes|195
2|Evaluation of the Prison Environment|199
2|Application of Rigorous Evaluation Methods|202
2|Assessment, Evaluation, and Research|204
2|Summary|206
2|References|206
1|10 Evaluating Outcomes in a Prison-Based Canine Program: A Mixed-Method Analysis of New Leash on Life|210
2|Introduction|210
2|Existing Research on PAPs|212
3|Anticipated Benefits of Prison Dog Programs (PDPs)|212
2|Program Description|213
2|The Present Studies|214
3|Inclusion Criteria for Participating Inmates|214
3|Procedures|214
2|First Phase: Qualitative Interviews|215
3|Methods|215
3|Qualitative Results|215
2|Second Phase: Quantitative Data|219
3|Procedures|219
3|Analytic Approach|220
3|Quantitative Results|220
2|Discussion|221
2|Recommendations and Conclusions|224
3|Future Considerations|224
2|References|226
1|11 Pursuing Certification, Licensure and Credentials as Re-entry Tools|229
2|Mass Incarceration and Postsecondary Education|230
2|Types of Postsecondary Programs for the Incarcerated|231
2|Tangible Markers of Attainment in Prison Dog Programs|234
3|Earning Titles on the Dog|235
3|Gaining Approval as an Internship from the Department of Labor|237
3|Partnering with a Professional Organization to Offer a Certificate|238
3|Collaborating with Vocational School or Postsecondary Institution to Award a Certificate to Inmates|239
3|Reducing the Time Remaining on Sentences for Exemplary Work|243
2|Conclusion|244
2|References|245
1|12 Exploring Themes of Relinquishment and Loss|249
2|Introduction: Loss in the Corrections Context|249
2|Parting with Dogs in the Program|254
2|Recommendations|258
3|Practice Consolation|258
3|Normalize and Educate|259
3|Use Continuing Bonds Strategies|260
3|Work with Mental Health Professionals and Educate Staff|260
3|Get New Dogs Back in Quickly|261
3|Make Discussions About Loss Part of the Curriculum|262
3|Use Writing or Other Forms of Art to Encourage Expression|263
3|Use Bibliotherapy|264
3|Write Narratives of Dogs’ Achievements|264
3|Provide Frequent Updates|265
2|Conclusion|267
2|References|268
1|13 Making It Real: Neuroscience and the Narrative Mode in Prison Dog Programs|271
2|Introduction: Building a Case for Narratives|271
2|The Role of Narrative in Identity Work|273
2|Narratives as Teaching|275
2|Biscuit’s Story|277
2|Stories of Practice|279
2|Connecting with the Larger Community|280
2|Dog Rescue, Rehoming and Success Stories|282
2|Narrative Research|284
2|Conclusion|286
2|References|287
1|14 Celebrating the Achievements of Prison Dog Programs|291
2|Introduction|291
2|Conflicting Views of Justice|294
2|Prison Dog Programs and Inmate Rehabilitation|295
2|Strategies for Celebrating Successes|305
3|Graduation Ceremonies|306
4|Puppy Days at Fort Dodge Correctional Facility|306
3|Progress Reports and Reunions|308
3|Involving Other Inmates|309
3|Writing Stories of Change|309
3|Birthday Parties with a Purpose|313
2|Conclusion: Developing Empathy|314
2|References|316
1|Appendix A Dog Care and Training in Correctional Facilities: Selected Programs|320
1|Introduction|320
1|Overview of Selected Programs|321
1|Conclusion|329
1|References|330
2|References|330
1|Appendix B Reasons to Bring Dogs into Correctional Facilities|331
1|Index|334