1. Brief report: The effectiveness of Dutch Cell Dogs: A multiple case experimental study.
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Offermans, Julia E, Duindam, Hanne M, Asscher, Jessica J, Stams, Geert Jan JM, and Creemers, Hanneke E
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CRIMINAL justice system , *DOGS , *EXPERIMENTAL design , *JUVENILE delinquency , *CASE studies , *TEENAGERS' conduct of life , *SERVICE animals , *EVALUATION of human services programs - Abstract
Prison-based dog training programs (DTPs) aim to improve successful rehabilitation after detention. However, empirical evidence for their effectiveness is lacking. To evaluate the effectiveness of a DTP—Dutch Cell Dogs (DCD)—on externalizing behavior, stress, self-esteem, empathy, and treatment motivation, a pilot study with a Multiple Case Experimental Design in six adolescents residing in a juvenile justice center (JJC) was conducted. Results did not provide convincing evidence for DCD's effectiveness. Further research is needed to determine whether and for whom DCD could be a useful addition to regular JJC programming. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2020
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