Dog Training Programs have recently become a popular rehabilitative program within correctional facilities. They are present in
all 50 states as well as many other countries. However, the empirical literature on the effectiveness of these popular programs is sparse.
Using a cohort of inmates released from Florida prisons between the years of 2004-2011 (n=181,547) this study examines the effectiveness
of dog training programs on prison misconduct, post-release employment and recidivism. Findings indicate that participation in a dog
training program can lead to reductions prison misconduct and reductions in the likelihood and timing of re-arrest. Among those who
participated in dog training programs, longer duration, recency of participation, continuity of treatment and being in the program at
release emerge as predictors of reductions in prison misconduct and re-arrest and increasing obtaining employment upon release. Due to
promising findings, policy implications are discussed as well as potential avenues for future research. / A Dissertation submitted to the College of Criminology and Criminal Justice in partial fulfillment of
the Doctor of Philosophy. / Spring Semester 2016. / April 12, 2016. / Dog-Training Programs, Prisoner Re-entry, Prison Programs / Includes bibliographical references. / William Bales, Professor Directing Dissertation; Stephen Tripodi, University Representative;
Daniel Maier-Katkin, Committee Member; Sonja Siennick, Committee Member.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:fsu.edu/oai:fsu.digital.flvc.org:fsu_360369 |
| Contributors | Hill, Leslie Brooke (authoraut), Bales, William D. (professor directing dissertation), Tripodi, Stephen J. (university representative), Maier-Katkin, Daniel (committee member), Siennick, Sonja E. (committee member), Florida State University (degree granting institution), College of Criminology and Criminal Justice (degree granting college) |
| Publisher | Florida State University, Florida State University |
| Source Sets | Florida State University |
| Language | English, English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Text, text |
| Format | 1 online resource (185 pages), computer, application/pdf |
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